What’s the climate like in Welgahawadiya?
The current climate of Welgahawadiya features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 29°C. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Welgahawadiya in recent years was 37°C in April 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 21°C in December 2022.
On average, Welgahawadiya receives 2781 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Welgahawadiya?
The best time to visit Welgahawadiya for pleasant to warm weather is January through March, July and August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Welgahawadiya.
Climate Table of Welgahawadiya
The climate table of Welgahawadiya shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 94 | 87 | 152 | 272 | 272 | 258 | 106 | 199 | 294 | 354 | 368 | 325 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in March and April
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in September, October, November and December
- Precipitation: 2781 mm per year, averaging 232 mm per month
- Driest months: 87 mm in February, 94 mm in January and 106 mm in July
- Wettest months: 368 mm in November, 354 mm in October and 325 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Welgahawadiya
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Welgahawadiya, Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Welgahawadiya
This graph shows how much precipitation Welgahawadiya, Sri Lanka, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Welgahawadiya
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Welgahawadiya, Sri Lanka. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Welgahawadiya
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Welgahawadiya, Sri Lanka. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Welgahawadiya
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Welgahawadiya, Sri Lanka, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Welgahawadiya by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Welgahawadiya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
