Climate and monthly weather forecastPokunawatta, Sri Lanka
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, in Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka, is a moderately hot winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24°C (75.2°F) and an average high of 29.2°C (84.6°F). Pokunawatta experiences a transition to a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of January, not greatly differing from December's 28.9°C (84°F). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Pokunawatta, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°C (85.5°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F). The shift from January to February is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), not significantly different from the 29.2°C (84.6°F) of January. Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Pokunawatta, is a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F). Pokunawatta's warmest season falls during March and April, averaging a high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F). March's heat index is computed to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Weather in March »Weather in April
April, like March, is another hot spring month in Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.4°C (79.5°F) and max 30.3°C (86.5°F). Pokunawatta's peak temperatures tend to occur in March and April, with an average high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F). For most parts of April, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and an average high of 29.5°C (85.1°F). The average high-temperature in May, at a moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), reveals a modest deviation from April's 30.3°C (86.5°F). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is also a moderately hot month in Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and an average low of 26.6°C (79.9°F). The average high-temperature during June is a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.7°C (83.7°F) and min 26.2°C (79.2°F). With the onset of July, the average high-temperature stands at a still warm 28.7°C (83.7°F), closely aligned with June's 28.8°C (83.8°F). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Pokunawatta, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.9°C (78.6°F) and an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F). August and September are the coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F). The heat index for August is computed to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 28.3°C (82.9°F). In Pokunawatta, the months of August and September are known for the lowest temperatures, reaching an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F). The heat index for September is computed to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, in Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka, is another warm autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and an average low of 25.9°C (78.6°F). The average high-temperature during October registers at a still moderately hot 28.8°C (83.8°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another warm month in Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 29.2°C (84.6°F). The shift into November reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), closely mirroring October's climate. Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Pokunawatta, is still a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.9°C (84°F) and an average low of 24.8°C (76.6°F). The arrival of December is marked by an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.9°C (84°F), bearing a close resemblance to November. Weather in December »Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January is the month with the least rainfall in Pokunawatta. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.
Throughout the year, there are 286.9 rainfall days, and 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation is accumulated.
The months with the highest UV index in Pokunawatta are January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
February and March, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.
March and April are identified as the warmest months in Pokunawatta, with an average high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F).
April has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine.
The month with the most rainfall in Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka, is May, when the rain falls for 27.7 days and typically aggregates up to 302mm (11.89") of precipitation.
May and September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.
June and September, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.
The month with the longest days in Pokunawatta is June, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
Pokunawatta's average lowest temperatures are recorded in August and September, reaching a high of 28.3°C (82.9°F).
December has the shortest days of the year in Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka, does not utilize Daylight Saving Time (DST). +0530 timezone is used over the entire year.
The month with the least sunshine in Pokunawatta is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (30.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (28.3°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24°C).
Average pressure
Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka
- Average pressure in January:
1011.4mbar - Average pressure in February:
1011.1mbar - Average pressure in March:
1010.8mbar - Average pressure in April:
1009.9mbar - Average pressure in May:
1008.9mbar - Average pressure in June:
1009.2mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1009.2mbar - Average pressure in August:
1009.6mbar - Average pressure in September:
1010.2mbar - Average pressure in October:
1010.2mbar - Average pressure in November:
1009.8mbar - Average pressure in December:
1010.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.9mbar).
Average wind speed
Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka
- Average wind speed in January:
7.8km/h - Average wind speed in February:
8km/h - Average wind speed in March:
8.7km/h - Average wind speed in April:
10km/h - Average wind speed in May:
16.3km/h - Average wind speed in June:
20.2km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
19.9km/h - Average wind speed in August:
19.5km/h - Average wind speed in September:
17.3km/h - Average wind speed in October:
13.5km/h - Average wind speed in November:
9.8km/h - Average wind speed in December:
9.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.8km/h).
Average humidity
Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (77%).
Average rainfall
Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in January:
38mm - Average rainfall in February:
50mm - Average rainfall in March:
68mm - Average rainfall in April:
134mm - Average rainfall in May:
302mm - Average rainfall in June:
250mm
- Average rainfall in July:
188mm - Average rainfall in August:
235mm - Average rainfall in September:
222mm - Average rainfall in October:
194mm - Average rainfall in November:
179mm - Average rainfall in December:
114mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (302mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).
Average rainfall days
Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall days in January:
14.8 days - Average rainfall days in February:
16.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
21.3 days - Average rainfall days in April:
26.2 days - Average rainfall days in May:
27.7 days - Average rainfall days in June:
28 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
25.7 days - Average rainfall days in August:
27.7 days - Average rainfall days in September:
24.5 days - Average rainfall days in October:
26.3 days - Average rainfall days in November:
26.3 days - Average rainfall days in December:
22.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.8 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Pokunawatta, 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 24min - 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 54min - 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 0min - Average sunshine in February:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 6min - Average sunshine in April:
9h and 18min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 12min
- Average sunshine in July:
8h and 18min - Average sunshine in August:
8h and 6min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 30min - Average sunshine in October:
8h and 6min - Average sunshine in November:
7h and 12min - Average sunshine in December:
7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days
Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka
- Average sunshine days in January:
12.8 days - Average sunshine days in February:
9.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
6.9 days - Average sunshine days in April:
1.5 days - Average sunshine days in May:
1.4 days - Average sunshine days in June:
1 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
3.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
2.3 days - Average sunshine days in September:
2.4 days - Average sunshine days in October:
1.7 days - Average sunshine days in November:
2.4 days - Average sunshine days in December:
6.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (1 days).
Average UV index
Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and September (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover
Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility
Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
