Climate and monthly weather forecastMagalkanda, Sri Lanka
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January is a hot winter month in Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 23.4°C (74.1°F). The arrival of January denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F) from 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 Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°C (74.3°F) and max 30.9°C (87.6°F). During February, Magalkanda records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), marking a slight divergence from January's 30.3°C (86.5°F). Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Magalkanda, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.3°C (88.3°F) and min 25°C (77°F). In Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, the warmest months are March and April, registering an average high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F). March's mean heat index is calculated to be a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Weather in March »Weather in April
April, the same as March, in Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26°C (78.8°F) and max 31.3°C (88.3°F). During March and April, Magalkanda registers its highest temperatures, averaging a high of 31.3°C (88.3°F). The heat index in April is calculated to be a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°C (86.4°F) and 26.3°C (79.3°F). May's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), diverging marginally from April's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Magalkanda, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°C (79°F) and max 29.2°C (84.6°F). Magalkanda records a slight change with June's average high-temperatures adjusting to a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F) from May's 30.2°C (86.4°F). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.6°C (78.1°F) and 28.7°C (83.7°F). Entering July, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still moderately hot 28.7°C (83.7°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from 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 Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°C (83.5°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F). With average high and low temperatures of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F) respectively, August is Magalkanda's coldest month. August's mean heat index is calculated to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°C (83.8°F) and min 25.2°C (77.4°F). September's weather records an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), showing little deviation from August. Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°C (77.9°F) and 29.6°C (85.3°F). With the onset of October, the average high-temperature registers at a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), subtly different from September's 28.8°C (83.8°F). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Magalkanda, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.8°C (85.6°F) and min 24.8°C (76.6°F). November's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), hardly different from the previous month. Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and an average low of 24.4°C (75.9°F). December records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. Weather in December »Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.9 days and accumulates 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.
In Magalkanda, 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 Magalkanda, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.
The months with the highest UV index in Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, are January through April, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
March and April, with an average high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F), are marked as the warmest months.
May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Magalkanda.
The months with the highest humidity are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%.
The month with the most rainfall in Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, is June, when the rain falls for 29.2 days and typically aggregates up to 350mm (13.78") of precipitation.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
August is the coldest month of the year in Magalkanda, registering average temperatures as high as 28.6°C (83.5°F) and as low as 25.5°C (77.9°F).
November has the least sunshine of the year in Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.
The month with the shortest days in Magalkanda is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
Magalkanda, Sri Lanka, does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). +0530 timezone is used over the entire year.
Average temperature
Magalkanda, 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
Magalkanda, 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
Magalkanda, 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
Magalkanda, 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
Magalkanda, 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
Magalkanda, 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
Magalkanda, 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 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 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
Magalkanda, 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
Magalkanda, 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
Magalkanda, 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
Magalkanda, 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).
