When is the best time to go to Moratuwa

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Moratuwa 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

Moratuwa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 65mm 8.3hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Moratuwa and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Moratuwa with around 65mm 2.6 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.

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February

Moratuwa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 84mm 9hrs 12.6hrs

February in Moratuwa is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the winter in Moratuwa 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 Moratuwa with around 84mm 3.3 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Moratuwa weather in February »

March

Moratuwa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 141mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Moratuwa 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 Moratuwa with around 141mm 5.6 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.

Moratuwa weather in March »

April

Moratuwa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 256mm 8.1hrs 13hrs

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

April is in the spring in Moratuwa 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 Moratuwa with around 256mm 10.1 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Moratuwa weather in April »

May

Moratuwa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 393mm 6.7hrs 13.2hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Moratuwa 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 Moratuwa with around 393mm 15.5 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Moratuwa weather in May »

June

Moratuwa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 218mm 6.6hrs 12.5hrs

June is a very wet, humid month in Moratuwa and the temperature is generally hot.

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

June is in the summer in Moratuwa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Moratuwa with around 218mm 8.6 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Moratuwa weather in June »

July

Moratuwa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 156mm 6.6hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Moratuwa 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 Moratuwa with around 156mm 6.1 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.

Moratuwa weather in July »

August

Moratuwa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 143mm 6.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Moratuwa is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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

August is in the summer in Moratuwa 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 Moratuwa with around 143mm 5.6 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Moratuwa weather in August »

September

Moratuwa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 258mm 6.5hrs 13hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Moratuwa 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 Moratuwa with around 258mm 10.2 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.

Moratuwa weather in September »

October

Moratuwa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 377mm 6.7hrs 13.2hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Moratuwa 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 Moratuwa with around 377mm 14.8 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.

Moratuwa weather in October »

November

Moratuwa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 309mm 7.2hrs 12.5hrs

Moratuwa's weather in November is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Moratuwa 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 Moratuwa with around 309mm 12.2 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.

Moratuwa weather in November »

December

Moratuwa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 172mm 7.3hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Moratuwa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Moratuwa with around 172mm 6.8 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Moratuwa weather in December »

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Moratuwa weather stats

Moratuwa weather statistics
Hottest month: May 30.8°C 87.4°F
Driest month: January 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: March 9.2hrs
Coldest month: December 30°C 86°F
Wettest month: May 393mm 15.5ins
Warmest sea: April 29.7°C 85.5°F
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