The climate of Ahungalla
Ahungalla,
Sri Lanka classifies as having an Af or tropical rainforest climate according to the Köppen climate classification, which is largely due to its geographical proximity to the equator. This categorization manifests through relentless humidity, abundant rainfall, and consistent temperature averages throughout the year.
Examining the monthly climate data, the temperatures remain comfortably warm all year round, with a minimal fluctuation in monthly averages. The warmest months are typically
March and
April, with temperatures soaring to 30.3°C (86.5°F) and the lowest temperatures do not fall below 24°C (75.2°F) even in the coldest months. The rather small temperature range is indicative of the region's prevalent tropical characteristics.
Relative humidity levels stay mainly between 77% in
February and 82% in the rainier months of
May,
June, and
September. Rainfall patterns in Ahungalla peak at 302mm (11.89") in May, slowly receding to reach their lowest at 38mm (1.5") in
January. The number of rainy days follows a similar pattern, peaking in June and then gradually declining toward the start of the year.
Unique to Ahungalla is the maximum wind speed of 20.8km/h (12.9mph) in June, accompanied by the highest gust speed of 30.2km/h (18.8mph), making it the windiest time of the year.
The best time to visit Ahungalla
Those seeking to bask in
Ahungalla's tropical sunshine will find
January and
February most agreeable. These months offer the most sunshine hours, with up to 9 hours per day, along with the least amount of rainfall, as low as 38mm (1.5") and 50mm (1.97") respectively. The temperatures during this period range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 29.7°C (85.5°F), making it ideal for outdoor activities. Moreover, the lower humidity levels of 78 and 77% respectively contribute to a more comfortable atmosphere.
The worst time to visit Ahungalla
May emerges as the least desirable time for a trip to
Ahungalla. This month records the highest rainfall, with a considerable 302mm (11.89") recorded on average. Along with that, May also sees a high relative humidity level of 81%, which paired with an average high temperature of 29.5°C (85.1°F) may result in uncomfortably sticky conditions.
Spring weather in Ahungalla
Spring in
Ahungalla, including
March,
April, and
May, greets visitors with consistent high temperatures of 30.3°C (86.5°F) in March and April, and dropping marginally to 29.5°C (85.1°F) in May. Nightfall sees the temperatures dip to their lowest at 25.3°C (77.5°F) to 26.7°C (80.1°F). It is noteworthy that rainfall sees a significant increase during this season, from 68mm (2.68") in March to a whopping 302mm (11.89") in May, while the number of rainy days follows suit, increasing from 21.3 days in March to 27.7 days in May.
Summer weather in Ahungalla
Summer in
Ahungalla spans from
June to
August, with the highest temperature peaking at 28.8°C (83.8°F) in June and the lowest hovering around 25.9°C (78.6°F) to 26.6°C (79.9°F). Interestingly, this season records the highest relative humidity level of 82% in June. Persistent showers are characteristic of the season with rainfall ranging from 188mm (7.4") to 250mm (9.84"), and a corresponding increase in the number of rainy days.
Autumn weather in Ahungalla
Autumn, encompassing
September to
November, maintains high temperatures from 28.3°C (82.9°F) to 29.2°C (84.6°F) and lows between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 25.9°C (78.6°F). The rainfall sees a gradual decrease, going from 222mm (8.74") in September to 179mm (7.05") in November with the corresponding rainy days falling from 24.5 days to 26.3 days.
Winter weather in Ahungalla
Winter in
Ahungalla, claimed by
December through
February, proves to be relatively mild with high temperatures ranging from 28.8°C (83.8°F) to 29.2°C (84.6°F) and low temperatures settling between 24°C (75.2°F) to 24.8°C (76.6°F). The average rainfall sees a significant drop to 114mm (4.49") in December and a further drop to 38mm (1.5") in
January, signalling a considerably drier season. As the number of rainfall days reduces to 22.1 in December to 14.8 in January, winter represents a good time to indulge in outdoor escapades.
Weather in January
January in
Ahungalla,
Sri Lanka marks the beginning of the year with warm and humid conditions. A slight improvement in favorability from the previous month, it is characterized by average high temperatures reaching 29.2°C (84.6°F) and lows dipping to no less than 24°C (75.2°F).
Weather in January » Weather in February
Increased temperatures tag along as
February ushers in. These slightly higher temperatures coupled with a consistent high relative humidity turn
Ahungalla slightly warmer compared to
January. The month witnesses a rise in rainfall up to 50mm (1.97"), serving as precursor for the upcoming heavier showers of the monsoon season.
Weather in February »Weather in March
Witnessing the onset of the early monsoons,
March in
Ahungalla is characterized by escalating temperatures with highs reaching up to 30.3°C (86.5°F). Accompanying these warmer temperatures is an increase in average rainfall, with precipitation levels rising from 50mm (1.97") to 68mm (2.68") compared to the previous month.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
April kicks off the season with the highest monthly rainfall of 134mm (5.28"), marking the peak of the first monsoon period. However, the rising temperatures persist with the highs soaring up to 30.3°C (86.5°F) and lows touching 26.4°C (79.5°F), making it one of the hottest months of the year in
Ahungalla.
Weather in April » Weather in May
May represents the most intense phase of monsoon in
Ahungalla, rendering it the wettest month of the year with a significant 302mm (11.89") of rainfall. Despite this considerable increase in precipitation, temperatures remain fairly consistent with the previous months, maintaining the overall warm climate of the region.
Weather in May » Weather in June
Monsoon patterns persist in
June as rainfall quantities taper off somewhat to 250mm (9.84") but the frequency of wet days hits a yearly high. Coupled with this, the wind speed increases to a significant 20.2km/h (12.6mph), bringing a cool relief amidst the wet and humid conditions.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
A slightly drier atmosphere awaits
Ahungalla in
July with rainfall falling to 188mm (7.4"), providing a respite from the relentless monsoon showers of the previous months. Reduced precipitation does not, however, translate into a noticeable decrease in humidity, but rather a steady pressure reading of 1009.2mb signifies a stable weather condition across Ahungalla.
Weather in July »Weather in August
Riding on the heels of the drier
July,
August again sees a rise in precipitation levels with the weather station recording a sizeable 235mm (9.25") of rainfall. However, the month is characterized by marginally cooler temperatures, with the highs staying at around 28.3°C (82.9°F) and the lows remaining at a comfortable 25.9°C (78.6°F).
Weather in August »Weather in September
Ahungalla in
September denotes the end of the monsoon season with the rainfall reducing slightly to 222mm (8.74"), but continues to shower consistently throughout the month. However, the UV index drops to 6, although this does not drastically improve the overall weather conditions.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
A shift in weather patterns is typically witnessed in
Ahungalla during
October with a decrease in rainfalls to 194mm (7.64"). This reduction in precipitation does not, however, result in less humid conditions as relative humidity levels stand at a consistent 80%.
Weather in October »Weather in November
November in
Ahungalla is a transition period with dual characteristics of both the ending wet season and the starting cooler season. The month records a slightly lower rainfall of 179mm (7.05") as the monsoon season draws to a close.
Weather in November » Weather in December
With
December,
Ahungalla enters a relatively drier phase with the yearly rainfall at its second-lowest point of 114mm (4.49"). Despite the marked reduction in rainfall compared to
November, the humidity level remains virtually unchanged at 79%, maintaining the overall humid profile of the weather.
Weather in December » [Resources]