When is the best time to go to Kotikawatta

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kotikawatta 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

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

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

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

January is in the winter in Kotikawatta 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 Kotikawatta 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

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

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

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

February is in the winter in Kotikawatta 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 Kotikawatta 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

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

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

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

March is in the spring in Kotikawatta 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 Kotikawatta 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

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

Kotikawatta'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 Kotikawatta for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Kotikawatta 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 Kotikawatta 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.

Kotikawatta weather in April »

May

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

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

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

May is in the spring in Kotikawatta 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 Kotikawatta 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.

Kotikawatta weather in May »

June

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

The climate in Kotikawatta during June can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

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

June is in the summer in Kotikawatta 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 Kotikawatta 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.

Kotikawatta weather in June »

July

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

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

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

July is in the summer in Kotikawatta 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 Kotikawatta 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.

Kotikawatta weather in July »

August

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

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

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

August is in the summer in Kotikawatta 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 Kotikawatta 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.

Kotikawatta weather in August »

September

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Kotikawatta 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 Kotikawatta 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.

Kotikawatta weather in September »

October

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

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Kotikawatta 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 Kotikawatta 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.

Kotikawatta weather in October »

November

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

November in Kotikawatta is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Kotikawatta 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 Kotikawatta 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.

Kotikawatta weather in November »

December

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

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

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

December is in the winter in Kotikawatta 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 Kotikawatta 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.

Kotikawatta weather in December »

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Kotikawatta weather stats

Kotikawatta 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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