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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 is a tropical winter month in Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F). In January, Gorakapitiya experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), closely mirroring the climate in December. Weather in January »
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Gorakapitiya, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.2°C (88.2°F) and min 23.5°C (74.3°F). February registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), slightly varied from January's 30.3°C (86.5°F). Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Gorakapitiya, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 31.4°C (88.5°F). The warmest period is usually observed in March and April, with the average high-temperature peaking at 31.4°C (88.5°F). The heat index in March is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April, the same as March, in Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka, is another hot spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.4°C (88.5°F) and min 26°C (78.8°F). The months of March and April are noted for their peak temperatures, with an average high-temperature of 31.4°C (88.5°F). The heat index value during April is evaluated at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Gorakapitiya, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.4°C (79.5°F) and max 30.3°C (86.5°F). As Gorakapitiya welcomes May, the average high-temperature is noted at a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is also a moderately hot month in Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°C (79°F) and 29.2°C (84.6°F). June's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), slightly deviating from May's 30.3°C (86.5°F). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, like June, in Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka, is a moderately hot summer month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and an average high of 28.8°C (83.8°F). The transition from June to July sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Gorakapitiya, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°C (77.9°F) and 28.6°C (83.5°F). August is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and an average low of 25.5°C (77.9°F). August's heat index is evaluated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°C (83.8°F) and 25.2°C (77.4°F). With the onset of September, a modest change to a still moderately hot 28.8°C (83.8°F) from August's 28.6°C (83.5°F) is noted in high-temperature. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.4°C (77.7°F) and an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F). At the onset of October, Gorakapitiya records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is a tropical month in Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.7°C (76.5°F) and max 30°C (86°F). As November takes hold, the average high-temperature is a tropical 30°C (86°F), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. Weather in November »
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Gorakapitiya, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.7°C (85.5°F) and min 24.1°C (75.4°F). Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka, commences December with an average high-temperature of a warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Weather in December »
Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What is the least humid month in Gorakapitiya?
The least humid month in Gorakapitiya is January, with an average relative humidity of 74%.
What is the driest month in Gorakapitiya?
The month with the least rainfall in Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka, is January, when the rain falls for 11.2 days and typically collects 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Gorakapitiya?
In Gorakapitiya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.8 days and collects up to 2100mm (82.68") of precipitation.
What month has the most sunshine in Gorakapitiya?
The month with the most sunshine is January, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Gorakapitiya?
The months with the highest UV index in Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka, are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What part of the year is the hottest in Gorakapitiya?
Gorakapitiya's average highest temperatures are recorded in March and April, reaching a high of 31.4°C (88.5°F).
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gorakapitiya?
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the most humid month in Gorakapitiya?
The months with the highest humidity are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%.
What is the wettest month in Gorakapitiya?
June is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 28.7 days and accumulates 329mm (12.95") of precipitation.
When are the longest days in Gorakapitiya?
With an average of 12h and 30min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
What part of the year is the coldest in Gorakapitiya?
Gorakapitiya's August weather, with an average high temperature of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and an average low temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Gorakapitiya?
November has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.
What is the month with the shortest days in Gorakapitiya?
With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
Is there Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Gorakapitiya?
Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka, does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). +0530 timezone is used throughout the entire year.
Average temperature
Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.6°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.3°C).
Average pressure
Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka
- Average pressure in January:
1011.6mbar - Average pressure in February:
1011.3mbar - Average pressure in March:
1010.7mbar - Average pressure in April:
1009.7mbar - Average pressure in May:
1008.6mbar - Average pressure in June:
1008.7mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1008.8mbar - Average pressure in August:
1009.1mbar - Average pressure in September:
1009.7mbar - Average pressure in October:
1010mbar - Average pressure in November:
1009.8mbar - Average pressure in December:
1010.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).
Average wind speed
Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka
- Average wind speed in January:
12.7km/h - Average wind speed in February:
9.8km/h - Average wind speed in March:
8km/h - Average wind speed in April:
8.7km/h - Average wind speed in May:
13.4km/h - Average wind speed in June:
15.9km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
14.8km/h - Average wind speed in August:
15km/h - Average wind speed in September:
13.7km/h - Average wind speed in October:
10.6km/h - Average wind speed in November:
9.1km/h - Average wind speed in December:
11.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).
Average humidity
Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).
Average rainfall
Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in January:
37mm - Average rainfall in February:
40mm - Average rainfall in March:
51mm - Average rainfall in April:
99mm - Average rainfall in May:
279mm - Average rainfall in June:
329mm
- Average rainfall in July:
261mm - Average rainfall in August:
286mm - Average rainfall in September:
250mm - Average rainfall in October:
195mm - Average rainfall in November:
149mm - Average rainfall in December:
124mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (329mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (37mm).
Average rainfall days
Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall days in January:
11.2 days - Average rainfall days in February:
12.6 days - Average rainfall days in March:
17.2 days - Average rainfall days in April:
24.4 days - Average rainfall days in May:
27.1 days - Average rainfall days in June:
28.7 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
29.4 days - Average rainfall days in August:
29.8 days - Average rainfall days in September:
24.8 days - Average rainfall days in October:
24.3 days - Average rainfall days in November:
23.4 days - Average rainfall days in December:
19.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.2 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Gorakapitiya, 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:
9h and 1min - Average sunshine in February:
9h and 1min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 1min - Average sunshine in April:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 4min - Average sunshine in June:
8h and 1min
- Average sunshine in July:
7h and 4min - Average sunshine in August:
7h and 1min - Average sunshine in September:
7h and 2min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 5min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 4min - Average sunshine in December:
7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days
Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka
- Average sunshine days in January:
18.3 days - Average sunshine days in February:
14.4 days - Average sunshine days in March:
12.1 days - Average sunshine days in April:
4.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
2.7 days - Average sunshine days in June:
0.8 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
0.4 days - Average sunshine days in August:
0.8 days - Average sunshine days in September:
3.5 days - Average sunshine days in October:
5 days - Average sunshine days in November:
5.7 days - Average sunshine days in December:
8.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.4 days).
Average UV index
Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, July, September, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, August and October (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover
Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility
Gorakapitiya, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
