Sigiriya weather in August (Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka)

What weather conditions can you expect in Sigiriya this August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In August, Sigiriya tends to experience very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 34°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 25°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Sigiriya in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days days of rainfall are expected.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and June typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sigiriya climate page with graphs.

 

Sigiriya, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in August

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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