February weather forecast
Sri Lanka

February in Sri Lanka continues the trend of pleasant conditions established in January. Temperatures across the country usually fluctuate between 18.5°C (65.3°F) to 24.5°C (76.1°F), maintaining a comfortable warmth. However, distinct climate variations are observed in specific cities. For instance, Nuwara Eliya, nestled in the central highlands, experiences cooler temperatures, with readings generally oscillating from 9.2°C (48.6°F) to 21.5°C (70.7°F).

While February does not claim any extreme weather titles for the year, it is discernibly warmer than January. The island witnesses an incremental rise in temperatures as it transitions towards the warmer months of the year. Rainfall remains relatively subdued, with the eastern coast experiencing a decline in precipitation compared to January. Batticaloa, which had significant rainfall in January, sees a notable reduction this month.

As Sri Lanka progresses into March, there's a gradual escalation in both temperature and humidity. The weather becomes noticeably warmer, especially in the northern and southeastern parts of the country, setting the stage for the imminent onset of the southwest monsoon in the months to follow.

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• Colombo - February »
  In contrast to January, February in Colombo brings a marked increase in rainfall to 47mm (1.85"), although daylight hours increase slightly to 11.9 hours a day. In Colombo, Sri Lanka, in February, during 13.8 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kandy - February »
  With February's arrival, Kandy's weather records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), marking little difference from January's 28.3°C (82.9°F). In Kandy in February, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation.
• Galle - February »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Galle are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%. The shift into February in Galle, Sri Lanka, records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), subtly varied from January's 29.2°C (84.6°F).
• Jaffna - February »
  February temperatures in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, vary between a high-temperature of 27.4°C (81.3°F) and a low-temperature of 25.7°C (78.3°F). In Jaffna, in February, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation.
• Anuradhapura - February »
  On the first day of February in Anuradhapura sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:15. In February, the average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 42°C (107.6°F).
• Nuwara Eliya - February »
  In Nuwara Eliya, in February, during 16.3 rainfall days, 158mm (6.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Nuwara Eliya, during February, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 158mm (6.22") of precipitation.
• Ratnapura - February »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the least humid months in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. Rainfall continues to embellish the weather spectrum of Ratnapura in February, with an average of 109mm (4.29") precipitation deposited over 19.8 days of the month.
• Trincomalee - February »
  In Trincomalee during February, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. On the last day of February, in Trincomalee sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:16 +0530.
• Batticaloa - February »
  In Batticaloa, in February, during 15.3 rainfall days, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Batticaloa, in February, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 88mm (3.46") of accumulated precipitation.
• Matara - February »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Matara, Sri Lanka. Matara transitions into February recording an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature.
• Negombo - February »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in Negombo. The months with the lowest humidity in Negombo are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 73%.
• Badulla - February »
  On the last day of February, in Badulla, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:17 +0530. In Badulla, in February, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 158mm (6.22") of accumulated precipitation.