Climate and monthly weather forecastPilapitiya, Sri Lanka
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January is a tropical winter month in Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.1°C (73.6°F) and an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F). January's presence records an average high-temperature of a hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), closely mirroring December's climate. Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another tropical month in Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average high of 31.4°C (88.5°F). Pilapitiya marks the start of February with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from January's 30.8°C (87.4°F). Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Pilapitiya, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F). Pilapitiya's temperatures tend to hit their maximum during March and April, with an average high-temperature of 31.8°C (89.2°F). The heat index for March is computed to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Weather in March »Weather in April
April, the same as March, in Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, is a hot spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F). Pilapitiya sees its peak of temperatures during March and April, with an average high-temperature of 31.8°C (89.2°F). For most parts of April, the heat index is computed to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.3°C (79.3°F) and 30.6°C (87.1°F). Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F) with the onset of May, maintaining near parity with April's 31.8°C (89.2°F). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is also a moderately hot month in Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and an average high of 29.3°C (84.7°F). Pilapitiya's June average high-temperature settles at a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 28.9°C (84°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F). The coldest period falls in July and August, when the average high-temperature reaches 28.9°C (84°F). The heat index value during July is computed to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.2°C (77.4°F) and an average high of 28.9°C (84°F). Temperatures reach their minimum during July and August, recording an average high-temperature of 28.9°C (84°F). The heat index value for August is computed to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.9°C (76.8°F) and 29.1°C (84.4°F). Pilapitiya marks the arrival of September with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.1°C (84.4°F), hardly different from August's 28.9°C (84°F). Weather in September »Weather in October
October is a hot autumn month in Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°C (77°F) and an average high of 30°C (86°F). Pilapitiya's shift into October is marked by a subtle change to a tropical 30°C (86°F) from September's 29.1°C (84.4°F) in temperature. Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a hot month in Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.1°C (86.2°F) and an average low of 24.5°C (76.1°F). The commencement of November notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Pilapitiya, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 29.9°C (85.8°F). The unfolding of December shows an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), indicating a slight variance from November's 30.1°C (86.2°F). Weather in December »Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
The months with the lowest humidity in Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 74%.
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically collects 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.
Throughout the year, there are 289.4 rainfall days, and 2262mm (89.06") of precipitation is accumulated.
The month with the most sunshine is January, with an average of 9.1h of sunshine.
The months with the highest UV index in Pilapitiya are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
Pilapitiya's peak temperatures tend to occur in March and April, with an average high-temperature of 31.8°C (89.2°F).
May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.
June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Pilapitiya.
The month with the most rainfall in Pilapitiya is June, when the rain falls for 29.3 days and typically aggregates up to 341mm (13.43") of precipitation.
The month with the longest days in Pilapitiya is June, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
Pilapitiya's coldest season falls during July and August, averaging a high-temperature of 28.9°C (84°F).
November has the least sunshine of the year in Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.
With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
Pilapitiya does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). +0530 timezone is used over the entire year.
Average temperature
Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (28.9°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 (23.1°C).
Average pressure
Pilapitiya, 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:
1008.7mbar - Average pressure in August:
1009.1mbar - Average pressure in September:
1009.8mbar - Average pressure in October:
1009.9mbar - 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
Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka
- Average wind speed in January:
12.8km/h - Average wind speed in February:
9.9km/h - Average wind speed in March:
8km/h - Average wind speed in April:
8.6km/h - Average wind speed in May:
12.9km/h - Average wind speed in June:
15.1km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
14.1km/h - Average wind speed in August:
14.2km/h - Average wind speed in September:
13.2km/h - Average wind speed in October:
10.2km/h - Average wind speed in November:
8.9km/h - Average wind speed in December:
11.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).
Average humidity
Pilapitiya, 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 (74%).
Average rainfall
Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in January:
40mm - Average rainfall in February:
47mm - Average rainfall in March:
66mm - Average rainfall in April:
137mm - Average rainfall in May:
306mm - Average rainfall in June:
341mm
- Average rainfall in July:
256mm - Average rainfall in August:
287mm - Average rainfall in September:
206mm - Average rainfall in October:
237mm - Average rainfall in November:
191mm - Average rainfall in December:
148mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (341mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (40mm).
Average rainfall days
Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall days in January:
11.6 days - Average rainfall days in February:
13.8 days - Average rainfall days in March:
19.8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
25.4 days - Average rainfall days in May:
28.8 days - Average rainfall days in June:
29.3 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
29.8 days - Average rainfall days in August:
30.2 days - Average rainfall days in September:
26.9 days - Average rainfall days in October:
27 days - Average rainfall days in November:
25.7 days - Average rainfall days in December:
21.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Pilapitiya, 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 6min - Average sunshine in February:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 54min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 36min - Average sunshine in June:
8h and 0min
- Average sunshine in July:
7h and 36min - Average sunshine in August:
7h and 0min - Average sunshine in September:
7h and 24min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 42min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 42min - Average sunshine in December:
6h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days
Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka
- Average sunshine days in January:
17.2 days - Average sunshine days in February:
12.7 days - Average sunshine days in March:
8.2 days - Average sunshine days in April:
2.6 days - Average sunshine days in May:
1.3 days - Average sunshine days in June:
0.3 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
0.4 days - Average sunshine days in August:
0.3 days - Average sunshine days in September:
1.5 days - Average sunshine days in October:
1.7 days - Average sunshine days in November:
3.6 days - Average sunshine days in December:
8.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and August (0.3 days).
Average UV index
Pilapitiya, 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
Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility
Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
