When is the best time to go to Kurunegala
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kurunegala, 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 Kurunegala
Kurunegala weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kurunegala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 62mm | 7.7hrs | 12.5hrs |
Hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Kurunegala during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kurunegala, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Kurunegala and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 62mm 2.4 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Kurunegala weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 90mm | 8.4hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Kurunegala is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kurunegala.
February is in the winter in Kurunegala and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Kurunegala weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 121mm | 9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Kurunegala is characteristically hot and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kurunegala for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Kurunegala and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 121mm 4.8 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 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 251mm | 8.1hrs | 13hrs |
Kurunegala'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 Kurunegala for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Kurunegala and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 251mm 9.9 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.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 194mm | 6.8hrs | 13.2hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Kurunegala and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kurunegala for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Kurunegala and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 194mm 7.6 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 153mm | 6.4hrs | 12.5hrs |
June is a wet, humid month in Kurunegala and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kurunegala.
June is in the summer in Kurunegala and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 153mm 6 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 123mm | 6.3hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Kurunegala is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kurunegala, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Kurunegala and is typically the 6th 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 123mm 4.8 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 103mm | 6.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Kurunegala is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kurunegala, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Kurunegala and is typically the 5th 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 103mm 4 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Kurunegala weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 166mm | 6.4hrs | 13hrs |
Kurunegala's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kurunegala for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kurunegala and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 166mm 6.5 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Kurunegala weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 337mm | 6.5hrs | 13.2hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Kurunegala and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kurunegala for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kurunegala and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 337mm 13.3 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Kurunegala weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 308mm | 6.5hrs | 12.5hrs |
November in Kurunegala is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kurunegala.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kurunegala and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 308mm 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Kurunegala weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 171mm | 6.6hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Kurunegala is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kurunegala.
December is in the winter in Kurunegala and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 171mm 6.7 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.
Other monthly averages
Kurunegala weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 62mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 337mm 13.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
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