Climate of Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Area-weighted average across Kurunegala. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kurunegala, a subdivision of Sri Lanka, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.5°C / 77.9°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in April, with rainfall from 65 mm / 2.6 in to 306 mm / 12 in depending on the season (1710 mm / 67.3 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5°C77.9°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| February | 26.6°C79.9°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| March | 28°C82.4°F | 109 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.4°C83.1°F | 213 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.3°C82.9°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 98 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| August | 27.6°C81.7°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 27.5°C81.5°F | 114 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.9°C80.4°F | 306 mm12″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.3°C79.3°F | 276 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.6°C78.1°F | 154 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kurunegala?
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is April at 28.4°C / 83.1°F, and the driest is August at 65 mm / 2.6 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Kurunegala?
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.5°C / 77.9°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1710 mm / 67.3 in, with the wettest month being October (306 mm / 12 in) and the driest August (65 mm / 2.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kurunegala?
The hottest month in Kurunegala is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.4°C / 83.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Kurunegala?
The coldest month in Kurunegala is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.5°C / 77.9°F.
When does it rain most in Kurunegala?
The wettest month in Kurunegala is October, averaging about 306 mm / 12 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 65 mm / 2.6 in.