Temperatures in July
It's hot in July in Sri Lanka with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sri Lanka in July. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of July
The month of July starts in Sri Lanka with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-July
By mid-July, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 23°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of July
By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in Sri Lanka will be around 30°C, with nights close to 23°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Sri Lanka is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in July
In July, there is an average of 106 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 54% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in July 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 July |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 23°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 27°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 21°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
106 mm | 52 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 July a good time to visit Sri Lanka?
After some sun? Then July 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 July
With 36°C, Sri Lanka hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in July 2022. 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 26°C.
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The climate of Sri Lanka is based on weather data from Kandy. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sri Lanka for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in July in Sri Lanka
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in July 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.
Daily Precipitation in July in Sri Lanka
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in July 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 July, you can expect around 17 days of rain in Sri Lanka.
Daily UV Index in July in Sri Lanka
This chart shows the average daily UV index in July 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 July in Sri Lanka Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in July in Sri Lanka, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in July in Sri Lanka Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in July 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 July for Sri Lanka
Click on a specific day in July 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.
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Average Weather in Sri Lanka by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sri Lanka. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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