Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Sri Lanka with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sri Lanka in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Sri Lanka with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature rises to around 31°C, with nights close to 22°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Sri Lanka will be around 31°C, with nights close to 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 199 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 56% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August 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 August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
199 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 August a good time to visit Sri Lanka?
After some sun? Then August 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 August
With 35°C, Sri Lanka hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Sri Lanka
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August 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 August in Sri Lanka
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Daily Precipitation in August in Sri Lanka
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August 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 August, you can expect around 17 days of rain in Sri Lanka.
Daily UV Index in August in Sri Lanka
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August 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 August in Sri Lanka Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Sri Lanka, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Sri Lanka Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August 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 August for Sri Lanka
Click on a specific day in August 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 August in Sri Lanka
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Lovely!!! we did a round trip (with group). We were there for 15 days, we were advised against August due to the rainy season. Anyway, nothing as changeable as the weather shall we say. Only on the last day we had some wind and rain at the end of the day, but otherwise all days were dry and (nicely) warm.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Sri Lanka by Month
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