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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kolonnawa, 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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Kolonnawa weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kolonnawa 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

Kolonnawa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 55mm 8.4hrs 12.5hrs

January is a reasonably dry, humid month in Kolonnawa and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kolonnawa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Kolonnawa 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 Kolonnawa with around 55mm 2.2 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Kolonnawa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 74mm 9.1hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Kolonnawa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kolonnawa with around 74mm 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Kolonnawa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 136mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Kolonnawa is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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

March is in the spring in Kolonnawa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kolonnawa with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Kolonnawa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 250mm 8.1hrs 13hrs

Kolonnawa'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 Kolonnawa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Kolonnawa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kolonnawa with around 250mm 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.

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May

Kolonnawa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 382mm 6.8hrs 13.2hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Kolonnawa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kolonnawa with around 382mm 15 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kolonnawa weather in May »

June

Kolonnawa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 186mm 6.6hrs 12.5hrs

The weather in June in Kolonnawa is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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

June is in the summer in Kolonnawa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kolonnawa with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kolonnawa weather in June »

July

Kolonnawa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 124mm 6.6hrs 12.6hrs

July in Kolonnawa is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kolonnawa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Kolonnawa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kolonnawa with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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.

Kolonnawa weather in July »

August

Kolonnawa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 116mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kolonnawa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Kolonnawa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kolonnawa 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kolonnawa weather in August »

September

Kolonnawa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 236mm 6.5hrs 13hrs

Kolonnawa'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 Kolonnawa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kolonnawa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kolonnawa with around 236mm 9.3 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kolonnawa weather in September »

October

Kolonnawa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 371mm 6.7hrs 13.2hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kolonnawa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kolonnawa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kolonnawa with around 371mm 14.6 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.

Kolonnawa weather in October »

November

Kolonnawa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 306mm 7.3hrs 12.5hrs

November is a very wet, humid month in Kolonnawa and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kolonnawa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kolonnawa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kolonnawa with around 306mm 12.1 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kolonnawa weather in November »

December

Kolonnawa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 166mm 7.3hrs 12.6hrs

December in Kolonnawa is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the winter in Kolonnawa 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 Kolonnawa with around 166mm 6.5 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.

Kolonnawa weather in December »

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Kolonnawa weather stats

Kolonnawa weather statistics
Hottest month: May 30.9°C 87.6°F
Driest month: January 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: March 9.2hrs
Coldest month: December 30.1°C 86.2°F
Wettest month: May 382mm 15ins
Warmest sea: April 29.7°C 85.5°F
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