Ratnapura Weather in August
What's the weather like in Ratnapura (Sabaragamuwa) in August 2024?
The climate in Ratnapura during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
August is in the summer in Ratnapura and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22.4°C 72.3°F |
| Average temperature | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 191 mm 7.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.8°C 82.1°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Ratnapura with around 191mm 7.5 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Ratnapura
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
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 Ratnapura in August 2024.
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Ratnapura weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 97mm 3.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 357mm 14.1ins |
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