When is the best time to go to Gampola
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gampola, Sri Lanka. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Gampola
Gampola weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gampola are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 98mm | 7hrs | 12.5hrs |
The climate in Gampola during January can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gampola, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Gampola and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Gampola with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 90mm | 7.7hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Gampola is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gampola, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Gampola and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gampola with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 99mm | 8.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Gampola is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gampola, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Gampola and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gampola with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 216mm | 7.5hrs | 13hrs |
Gampola's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gampola for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Gampola and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gampola with around 216mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 169mm | 6hrs | 13.2hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Gampola and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gampola for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Gampola and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gampola with around 169mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 109mm | 5.7hrs | 12.5hrs |
Hot, humid and damp weather often prevails in Gampola during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gampola for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Gampola and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gampola with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 110mm | 5.4hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Gampola is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gampola for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Gampola and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gampola with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 116mm | 5.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Gampola is characteristically warm, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gampola for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Gampola and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gampola with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 156mm | 5.6hrs | 13hrs |
Gampola's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gampola for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Gampola and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gampola with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Gampola weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 288mm | 5.8hrs | 13.2hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Gampola and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gampola for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gampola and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gampola with around 288mm 11.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 283mm | 5.9hrs | 12.5hrs |
The weather in November in Gampola is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gampola for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Gampola and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gampola with around 283mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 215mm | 6.1hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Gampola is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gampola for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Gampola and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gampola with around 215mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Gampola weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 90mm 3.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 25.6°C 78.1°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 288mm 11.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
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