Sri LankaThe climate of Welgahawadiya
The current climate in Welgahawadiya features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Welgahawadiya, Sri Lanka.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Welgahawadiya receives 2781 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Welgahawadiya?
The best time to visit Welgahawadiya for mild to warm weather is January up to March, July and August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Welgahawadiya.
Climate Table of Welgahawadiya
The climate table of Welgahawadiya shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Welgahawadiya, Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Welgahawadiya
Yearly Temperature in Welgahawadiya
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Welgahawadiya, 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Welgahawadiya
Total Yearly Precipitation in Welgahawadiya
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Welgahawadiya
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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.