Climate and monthly weather forecastGorakapola, Sri Lanka
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, is a tropical winter month, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°C (74.1°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F). With the onset of January, the average high-temperature stands at a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), closely aligned with December's 29.7°C (85.5°F). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another tropical month in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.9°C (87.6°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F). Upon the onset of February, Gorakapola witnesses an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Gorakapola, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F). The peak of Gorakapola's temperatures is noted during March and April, averaging a high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F). March's average heat index is estimated at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Weather in March »Weather in April
April, the same as March, in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, is another hot spring month, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). In Gorakapola, the months of March and April register the highest average temperatures, peaking at 31.3°C (88.3°F). In April, the average heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Gorakapola, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.2°C (86.4°F) and 26.3°C (79.3°F). Stepping into May, Gorakapola records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.2°C (86.4°F), almost consistent with April. Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is still a warm month in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.2°C (84.6°F) and min 26.1°C (79°F). The shift from May to June is characterized by an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), not significantly different from the 30.2°C (86.4°F) of May. Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 28.7°C (83.7°F) and 25.6°C (78.1°F). July's average high-temperature is a still warm 28.7°C (83.7°F), maintaining a close comparison with June's 29.2°C (84.6°F). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°C (83.5°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F). August, characterized by an average high temperature of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and a low temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F), is generally the coldest month. Throughout August, the heat index is estimated 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 Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°C (83.8°F) and 25.2°C (77.4°F). Gorakapola's shift into September sets the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 28.8°C (83.8°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from August's 28.6°C (83.5°F). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.6°C (85.3°F) and min 25.5°C (77.9°F). October's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.6°C (85.3°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a moderately hot month in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F). The transition from October to November sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.4°C (75.9°F) and max 29.7°C (85.5°F). December is marked by an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Weather in December »Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
The months with the lowest humidity in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 75%.
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.9 days and typically collects 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.
In Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 273.8 days and collects up to 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation.
January has the most sunshine of the year in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.
The months with the highest UV index in Gorakapola are January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
March and April, when the average high-temperature in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, reaches 31.3°C (88.3°F), are the warmest months.
The months with the lowest UV index in Gorakapola are May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka.
June is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 29.2 days and accumulates 350mm (13.78") of precipitation.
The month with the longest days in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, is June, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and a low of 25.5°C (77.9°F), August stands out as the coldest month in Gorakapola.
With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, November has the least sunshine of the year in Gorakapola, Sri Lanka.
December has the shortest days of the year in Gorakapola, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
Gorakapola, Sri Lanka, does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). +0530 timezone is used throughout the entire year.
Average temperature
Gorakapola, Sri Lanka
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.6°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°C).
Average pressure
Gorakapola, 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:
1008.7mbar - Average pressure in June:
1008.8mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1008.9mbar - Average pressure in August:
1009.2mbar - Average pressure in September:
1009.9mbar - Average pressure in October:
1010mbar - Average pressure in November:
1009.9mbar - 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 (1008.7mbar).
Average wind speed
Gorakapola, Sri Lanka
- Average wind speed in January:
12.2km/h - Average wind speed in February:
9.4km/h - Average wind speed in March:
7.9km/h - Average wind speed in April:
8.7km/h - Average wind speed in May:
13.3km/h - Average wind speed in June:
15.9km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
14.9km/h - Average wind speed in August:
15.1km/h - Average wind speed in September:
13.6km/h - Average wind speed in October:
10.6km/h - Average wind speed in November:
9.1km/h - Average wind speed in December:
11.3km/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 (7.9km/h).
Average humidity
Gorakapola, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (75%).
Average rainfall
Gorakapola, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in January:
25mm - Average rainfall in February:
32mm - Average rainfall in March:
61mm - Average rainfall in April:
127mm - Average rainfall in May:
303mm - Average rainfall in June:
350mm
- Average rainfall in July:
260mm - Average rainfall in August:
282mm - Average rainfall in September:
201mm - Average rainfall in October:
192mm - Average rainfall in November:
133mm - Average rainfall in December:
93mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (350mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (25mm).
Average rainfall days
Gorakapola, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall days in January:
8.9 days - Average rainfall days in February:
11.5 days - Average rainfall days in March:
19.9 days - Average rainfall days in April:
25.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
28 days - Average rainfall days in June:
29.2 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
29.5 days - Average rainfall days in August:
29.5 days - Average rainfall days in September:
26.3 days - Average rainfall days in October:
25.2 days - Average rainfall days in November:
23.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
16.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (29.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Gorakapola, 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 30min - 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 42min
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 12min - Average sunshine in February:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in April:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 42min - Average sunshine in June:
8h and 12min
- Average sunshine in July:
7h and 48min - Average sunshine in August:
7h and 12min - Average sunshine in September:
7h and 36min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 54min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 48min - Average sunshine in December:
7h and 6min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days
Gorakapola, Sri Lanka
- Average sunshine days in January:
21 days - Average sunshine days in February:
13.8 days - Average sunshine days in March:
7.4 days - Average sunshine days in April:
2.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
1.2 days - Average sunshine days in June:
0.3 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
0.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
0.5 days - Average sunshine days in September:
1.4 days - Average sunshine days in October:
3.4 days - Average sunshine days in November:
5.8 days - Average sunshine days in December:
12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (0.3 days).
Average UV index
Gorakapola, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover
Gorakapola, Sri Lanka
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility
Gorakapola, 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).
