Climate and monthly weather forecastAhungalla, Sri Lanka
Climate and monthly weather forecast
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 »Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically collects 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.
Throughout the year, in Ahungalla, Sri Lanka, there are 286.9 rainfall days, and 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation is accumulated.
The months with the highest UV index in Ahungalla, Sri Lanka, are January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
February and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.
Ahungalla sees its peak of temperatures during March and April, with an average high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F).
With an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F), April is the month with the warmest seawater.
April has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine.
May is the month with the most rainfall in Ahungalla, Sri Lanka. Rain falls for 27.7 days and accumulates 302mm (11.89") of precipitation.
May and September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Ahungalla.
The months with the highest humidity are June and September, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
June has the longest days of the year in Ahungalla, Sri Lanka, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
July through September, with an average sea temperature of 27°C (80.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
During August and September, Ahungalla experiences its coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F).
With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ahungalla, Sri Lanka.
Ahungalla does not utilize Daylight Saving Time (DST). +0530 timezone is used throughout the entire year.
With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.
Average temperature
Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (30.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (28.3°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24°C).
Average pressure
Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
- Average pressure in January:
1011.4mbar - Average pressure in February:
1011.1mbar - Average pressure in March:
1010.8mbar - Average pressure in April:
1009.9mbar - Average pressure in May:
1008.9mbar - Average pressure in June:
1009.2mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1009.2mbar - Average pressure in August:
1009.6mbar - Average pressure in September:
1010.2mbar - Average pressure in October:
1010.2mbar - Average pressure in November:
1009.8mbar - Average pressure in December:
1010.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.9mbar).
Average wind speed
Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
- Average wind speed in January:
7.8km/h - Average wind speed in February:
8km/h - Average wind speed in March:
8.7km/h - Average wind speed in April:
10km/h - Average wind speed in May:
16.3km/h - Average wind speed in June:
20.2km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
19.9km/h - Average wind speed in August:
19.5km/h - Average wind speed in September:
17.3km/h - Average wind speed in October:
13.5km/h - Average wind speed in November:
9.8km/h - Average wind speed in December:
9.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.8km/h).
Average humidity
Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (77%).
Average rainfall
Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in January:
38mm - Average rainfall in February:
50mm - Average rainfall in March:
68mm - Average rainfall in April:
134mm - Average rainfall in May:
302mm - Average rainfall in June:
250mm
- Average rainfall in July:
188mm - Average rainfall in August:
235mm - Average rainfall in September:
222mm - Average rainfall in October:
194mm - Average rainfall in November:
179mm - Average rainfall in December:
114mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (302mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).
Average rainfall days
Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall days in January:
14.8 days - Average rainfall days in February:
16.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
21.3 days - Average rainfall days in April:
26.2 days - Average rainfall days in May:
27.7 days - Average rainfall days in June:
28 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
25.7 days - Average rainfall days in August:
27.7 days - Average rainfall days in September:
24.5 days - Average rainfall days in October:
26.3 days - Average rainfall days in November:
26.3 days - Average rainfall days in December:
22.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.8 days).
Average sea temperature
Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is April (30°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July, August and September (27°C).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
- Average daylight in January:
11h and 48min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 54min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 6min - Average daylight in April:
12h and 18min - Average daylight in May:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in June:
12h and 30min
- Average daylight in July:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in August:
12h and 18min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 12min - Average daylight in October:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
11h and 48min - Average daylight in December:
11h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in February:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 6min - Average sunshine in April:
9h and 18min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 12min
- Average sunshine in July:
8h and 18min - Average sunshine in August:
8h and 6min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 30min - Average sunshine in October:
8h and 6min - Average sunshine in November:
7h and 12min - Average sunshine in December:
7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days
Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
- Average sunshine days in January:
12.8 days - Average sunshine days in February:
9.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
6.9 days - Average sunshine days in April:
1.5 days - Average sunshine days in May:
1.4 days - Average sunshine days in June:
1 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
3.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
2.3 days - Average sunshine days in September:
2.4 days - Average sunshine days in October:
1.7 days - Average sunshine days in November:
2.4 days - Average sunshine days in December:
6.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (1 days).
Average UV index
Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and September (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover
Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility
Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
