Puttalam Weather in August

What's the weather like in Puttalam (North Western) in August 2024?

The climate in Puttalam during August can be summarized as very hot, humid and dry.

August is in the summer in Puttalam and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.

Puttalam weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.4°C 88.5°F
Nightly temperature 25.4°C 77.7°F
Average temperature 28.4°C 83.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 14 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 27.2°C 80.9°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average August is the driest month of the year in Puttalam with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Puttalam

Puttalam average temperature in August

August rainfall

Puttalam average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Puttalam average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Puttalam in August 2024.

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Puttalam weather stats

Puttalam weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.1°C 89.8°F
Driest month: August 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: March 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 30.2°C 86.4°F
Wettest month: October 261mm 10.3ins
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