July weather forecast
Sri Lanka

July signals the gradual easing of the southwest monsoon's grip over Sri Lanka, though the weather remains influenced by its patterns. The country observes average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 26°C (78.8°F). The central highlands, with towns like Nuwara Eliya, persist in maintaining a cooler climate, where temperatures vary between 10°C (50°F) and 22.5°C (72.5°F).

As the month progresses, there's a perceptible reduction in rainfall, especially when compared to the preceding months of May and June. Nevertheless, the southwestern parts, including coastal regions and the Central Highlands, still receive consistent showers, albeit with decreased intensity.

On the opposite side, the eastern coast, encompassing areas such as Batticaloa, enjoys a more dry and sunny disposition. These regions, sheltered from the monsoon's direct impact, offer a reprieve from the wet conditions prevalent in other parts of the island.

With the onset of August, Sri Lanka anticipates a further decline in monsoonal activity. The southwest regions begin to see clearer skies, while the rest of the island remains relatively dry. This transition sets the stage for the northeast monsoon, which typically starts influencing the climate by the end of the year.

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• Colombo - July »
  In Colombo the months of July and August are known for the lowest temperatures, reaching an average high of 28.9°C (84°F). January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Kandy - July »
  On the first day of July in Kandy sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:27. On the first day of July in Kandy, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:27.
• Galle - July »
  In Galle in July, during 25.7 rainfall days, 188mm (7.4") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of July in Galle, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:27.
• Jaffna - July »
  In Jaffna in July, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation. In Jaffna in July, the average water temperature is 29.3°C (84.7°F).
• Anuradhapura - July »
  July through September, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The months with the lowest humidity in Anuradhapura are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 71%.
• Nuwara Eliya - July »
  On the first day of July in Nuwara Eliya, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:26. In July, in Nuwara Eliya the rain falls for 25.2 days.
• Ratnapura - July »
  In Ratnapura, during July, the rain falls for 28.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation. During June and July, Ratnapura registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 27.3°C (81.1°F).
• Trincomalee - July »
  In Trincomalee, in July, during 10.3 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Trincomalee, in July, during 10.3 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Batticaloa - July »
  On the first day of July in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:24. June and July, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months in Batticaloa.
• Matara - July »
  On the last day of July, in Matara sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:25 +0530. Matara, in the month of July, notes an average low temperature of 25.6°C (78.1°F), indicating a small decrease from the daytime highs.
• Negombo - July »
  January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Negombo, Sri Lanka. January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Negombo, Sri Lanka.
• Badulla - July »
  In Badulla during July, the rain falls for 25.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 128mm (5.04") of precipitation. On the first day of July in Badulla, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:25.