Temperatures in April
It's hot in April in Sri Lanka with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sri Lanka in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Sri Lanka with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 20°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Sri Lanka will be around 32°C, with nights close to 21°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 272 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance this month is 65% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Sri Lanka. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Sri Lanka in April |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
272 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
19 days | 7 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Sri Lanka?
After some sun? Then April isn’t the best time to be in Sri Lanka. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Sri Lanka in April
With 37°C, Sri Lanka hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Sri Lanka
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Sri Lanka, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in April in Sri Lanka
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Daily Precipitation in April in Sri Lanka
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Sri Lanka, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 19 days of rain in Sri Lanka.
Daily UV Index in April in Sri Lanka
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Sri Lanka, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Sri Lanka Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Sri Lanka, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Sri Lanka Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Sri Lanka, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for Sri Lanka
Click on a specific day in April for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Sri Lanka. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in April in Sri Lanka
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Average Weather in Sri Lanka by Month
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