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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another warm winter month in Gampola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.2°C (64.8°F) and max 28.3°C (82.9°F). As January takes its course, Gampola's average high-temperature registers at a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Weather in January »
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Gampola, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°C (85.5°F) and 18.1°C (64.6°F). Transitioning from January to February, Gampola observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), differing subtly from the previous month. Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Gampola, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°C (88.7°F) and 19.2°C (66.6°F). March stands out as Gampola's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low-temperature of 19.2°C (66.6°F). March's average heat index is calculated to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April, like March, is a hot spring month in Gampola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.8°C (69.4°F) and max 31.2°C (88.2°F). April records an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. Weather in April »
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Gampola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.8°C (71.2°F) and max 30.1°C (86.2°F). Gampola's May showcases an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), hardly distinct from April's 31.2°C (88.2°F). Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is also a moderately hot month in Gampola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 21.8°C (71.2°F) and 29.3°C (84.7°F). The transition into June marks the average high-temperature at a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), differing minimally from May's 30.1°C (86.2°F). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Gampola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 29.3°C (84.7°F). As Gampola welcomes July, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), maintaining alignment with June's conditions. Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Gampola, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.2°C (84.6°F) and min 21.2°C (70.2°F). Gampola signifies an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F) in August, closely mirroring the 29.3°C (84.7°F) of July. Weather in August »
Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Gampola, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.1°C (70°F) and an average high of 29.5°C (85.1°F). Gampola experiences a transition to a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of September, not greatly differing from August's 29.2°C (84.6°F). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Gampola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 20.7°C (69.3°F) and 29.4°C (84.9°F). October's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.4°C (84.9°F), barely different from September's 29.5°C (85.1°F). Weather in October »
Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Gampola, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.3°C (82.9°F) and min 20.1°C (68.2°F). As Gampola steps into November, the average high-temperature is measured at a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), displaying minor differences from October's 29.4°C (84.9°F). Weather in November »
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Gampola, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 19.5°C (67.1°F) and 27.5°C (81.5°F). December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and an average low of 19.5°C (67.1°F). December's heat index is calculated to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
What is the driest month?
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 14.1 days and accumulates 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.
How much does it rain?
In Gampola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What part of the year is the hottest?
The month of March sees the average highest temperatures, reaching 31.5°C (88.7°F) at the peak and 19.2°C (66.6°F) at the low.
What is the least humid month?
The least humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.
When are the longest days?
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
What month has the most sunshine?
June has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.
What is the wettest month?
The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 27.4 days and typically aggregates up to 301mm (11.85") of precipitation.
When is the lowest UV index?
October is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What are the coldest months?
In Gampola, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and a low of 19.5°C (67.1°F).
What is the most humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 84%, December is the most humid month.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days in Gampola is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
Is there Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
Gampola does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). +0530 timezone is used over the entire year.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Gampola, Sri Lanka
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.5°C).
The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.1°C).
Average pressure
Gampola, Sri Lanka
- Average pressure in January:
1011.8mbar - Average pressure in February:
1011.5mbar - Average pressure in March:
1010.8mbar - Average pressure in April:
1009.6mbar - Average pressure in May:
1008.2mbar - Average pressure in June:
1008.1mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1008.2mbar - Average pressure in August:
1008.5mbar - Average pressure in September:
1009.3mbar - Average pressure in October:
1009.7mbar - Average pressure in November:
1009.8mbar - Average pressure in December:
1010.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.1mbar).
Average wind speed
Gampola, Sri Lanka
- Average wind speed in January:
7.7km/h - Average wind speed in February:
7.1km/h - Average wind speed in March:
5km/h - Average wind speed in April:
4.7km/h - Average wind speed in May:
9.3km/h - Average wind speed in June:
13.5km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
12.6km/h - Average wind speed in August:
11.6km/h - Average wind speed in September:
10.8km/h - Average wind speed in October:
6.8km/h - Average wind speed in November:
5.3km/h - Average wind speed in December:
6.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (4.7km/h).
Average humidity
Gampola, Sri Lanka
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (74%).
Average rainfall
Gampola, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in January:
38mm - Average rainfall in February:
59mm - Average rainfall in March:
72mm - Average rainfall in April:
152mm - Average rainfall in May:
163mm - Average rainfall in June:
57mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (301mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).
Average rainfall days
Gampola, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall days in January:
14.1 days - Average rainfall days in February:
14.5 days - Average rainfall days in March:
18.9 days - Average rainfall days in April:
27 days - Average rainfall days in May:
28.6 days - Average rainfall days in June:
25.1 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
24.3 days - Average rainfall days in August:
25.8 days - Average rainfall days in September:
23.4 days - Average rainfall days in October:
27.4 days - Average rainfall days in November:
26.4 days - Average rainfall days in December:
22.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (28.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.1 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Gampola, Sri Lanka
- Average daylight in January:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in April:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in May:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in June:
12h and 3min
- Average daylight in July:
12h and 3min - Average daylight in August:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in October:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in December:
11h and 4min
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 42min).
- Average sunshine in January:
8h and 3min - Average sunshine in February:
8h and 4min - Average sunshine in March:
8h and 5min - Average sunshine in April:
9h and 2min - Average sunshine in May:
10h and 2min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 5min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 1min - Average sunshine in August:
8h and 4min - Average sunshine in September:
10h and 2min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 5min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 5min - Average sunshine in December:
5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days
Gampola, Sri Lanka
- Average sunshine days in January:
14.8 days - Average sunshine days in February:
12.4 days - Average sunshine days in March:
10.3 days - Average sunshine days in April:
1.8 days - Average sunshine days in May:
1.2 days - Average sunshine days in June:
1.7 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
2.8 days - Average sunshine days in August:
2.6 days - Average sunshine days in September:
3.9 days - Average sunshine days in October:
2.3 days - Average sunshine days in November:
3 days - Average sunshine days in December:
6.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (1.2 days).
Average UV index
Gampola, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is October (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover
Gampola, Sri Lanka
The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility
Gampola, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (8km).
