Climate of Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Area-weighted average across Ratnapura. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Ratnapura, a subdivision of Sri Lanka, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in April, with rainfall from 124 mm / 4.9 in to 415 mm / 16.3 in depending on the season (3387 mm / 133.3 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2°C75.6°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.7°C76.5°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.5°C77.9°F | 243 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 26°C78.8°F | 336 mm13.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.9°C78.6°F | 415 mm16.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.4°C77.7°F | 341 mm13.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.1°C77.2°F | 243 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.1°C77.2°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.1°C77.2°F | 285 mm11.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.9°C76.8°F | 407 mm16″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.6°C76.3°F | 383 mm15.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.3°C75.7°F | 237 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ratnapura?
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is April at 26°C / 78.8°F, and the driest is January at 124 mm / 4.9 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Ratnapura?
Ratnapura, Sri Lanka has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 3387 mm / 133.3 in, with the wettest month being May (415 mm / 16.3 in) and the driest January (124 mm / 4.9 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Ratnapura?
The hottest month in Ratnapura is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 26°C / 78.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Ratnapura?
The coldest month in Ratnapura is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
When does it rain most in Ratnapura?
The wettest month in Ratnapura is May, averaging about 415 mm / 16.3 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 124 mm / 4.9 in.