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Unawatuna weather in August (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

What does the weather outlook for Unawatuna look like in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Unawatuna includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 29°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 26°C.

Precipitation

Unawatuna in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 222 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 201 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Unawatuna, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 222 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (5 KM, 3 Miles).

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.

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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