Sri LankaThe weather in August in Sigiriya
It's hot in August in Sigiriya with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
August is a good month to be in Sigiriya for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 38°C in 2016, Sigiriya reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 80 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Sigiriya
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sigiriya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Sigiriya | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 34°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 25°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Sigiriya with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 26°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Sigiriya is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Sigiriya
Temperature in August in Sigiriya over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Sigiriya
Total precipitation in August in Sigiriya over the years
Daily UV index in August in Sigiriya
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Sigiriya, 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.
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Average weather in Sigiriya by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sigiriya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.