When is the best time to go to Ja Ela

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ja Ela, 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.

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Ja Ela weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ja Ela 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

Ja Ela January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 51mm 8.3hrs 12.5hrs

The climate in Ja Ela during January can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ja Ela, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Ja Ela and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ja Ela with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ja Ela weather in January »

February

Ja Ela February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 73mm 9hrs 12.6hrs

February in Ja Ela is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ja Ela, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Ja Ela and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ja Ela with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ja Ela weather in February »

March

Ja Ela March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 133mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Ja Ela is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ja Ela for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Ja Ela and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ja Ela with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ja Ela weather in March »

April

Ja Ela April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 248mm 8.1hrs 13hrs

Ja Ela's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ja Ela for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Ja Ela and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ja Ela with around 248mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ja Ela weather in April »

May

Ja Ela May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 342mm 6.8hrs 13.2hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Ja Ela and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ja Ela for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Ja Ela and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ja Ela with around 342mm 13.5 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ja Ela weather in May »

June

Ja Ela June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 174mm 6.6hrs 12.5hrs

The weather in June in Ja Ela is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ja Ela for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Ja Ela and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ja Ela with around 174mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Ja Ela weather in June »

July

Ja Ela July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 116mm 6.6hrs 12.6hrs

July in Ja Ela is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ja Ela for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Ja Ela and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ja Ela with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Ja Ela weather in July »

August

Ja Ela August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 104mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Ja Ela is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ja Ela for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Ja Ela and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ja Ela with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ja Ela weather in August »

September

Ja Ela September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 214mm 6.6hrs 13hrs

Ja Ela's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ja Ela for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ja Ela and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ja Ela with around 214mm 8.4 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ja Ela weather in September »

October

Ja Ela October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 363mm 6.7hrs 13.2hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Ja Ela and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ja Ela for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ja Ela and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ja Ela with around 363mm 14.3 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ja Ela weather in October »

November

Ja Ela November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 301mm 7.2hrs 12.5hrs

The weather in November in Ja Ela is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ja Ela for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ja Ela and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ja Ela with around 301mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ja Ela weather in November »

December

Ja Ela December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 160mm 7.3hrs 12.6hrs

December in Ja Ela is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ja Ela for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Ja Ela and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ja Ela with around 160mm 6.3 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ja Ela weather in December »

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Ja Ela weather stats

Ja Ela weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32.1°C 89.8°F
Driest month: January 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: March 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 30.8°C 87.4°F
Wettest month: October 363mm 14.3ins
Warmest sea: April 29.8°C 85.6°F
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