Bentota Weather in August

What's the weather like in Bentota (Southern) in August 2024?

The climate in Bentota during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in Bentota and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

Bentota weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.3°C 84.7°F
Nightly temperature 24.3°C 75.8°F
Average temperature 26.8°C 80.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 180 mm 7.1 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 27.2°C 81°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 13.4kph 8 mph

On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Bentota with around 180mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Bentota

Bentota average temperature in August

August rainfall

Bentota average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Bentota average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bentota in August 2024.

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Bentota weather stats

Bentota weather statistics
Hottest month: April 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: January 83mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: March 9hrs
Coldest month: January 30°C 86°F
Wettest month: May 377mm 14.8ins
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