When is the best time to go to Ratnapura
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ratnapura, 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 Ratnapura
Ratnapura weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ratnapura 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 97mm | 7.6hrs | 12.5hrs |
The climate in Ratnapura during January can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ratnapura, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Ratnapura and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ratnapura with around 97mm 3.8 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Ratnapura weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 112mm | 8.3hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Ratnapura is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Ratnapura, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Ratnapura and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ratnapura with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Ratnapura weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 147mm | 8.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Ratnapura is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ratnapura for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Ratnapura and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ratnapura with around 147mm 5.8 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 271mm | 7.8hrs | 13hrs |
Ratnapura'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 Ratnapura for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Ratnapura and is typically the 4th 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ratnapura with around 271mm 10.7 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 319mm | 6.4hrs | 13.1hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Ratnapura and the temperature is generally 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 Ratnapura.
May is in the spring in Ratnapura and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ratnapura with around 319mm 12.6 inches of rain making it a very 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 258mm | 6.2hrs | 12.5hrs |
The weather in June in Ratnapura is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ratnapura.
June is in the summer in Ratnapura and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ratnapura 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 205mm | 6.1hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Ratnapura is generally very 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 Ratnapura.
July 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 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ratnapura with around 205mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 191mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Ratnapura is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ratnapura.
August is in the summer in Ratnapura and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 264mm | 6.1hrs | 13hrs |
Ratnapura's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ratnapura.
September is in the fall / autumn in Ratnapura and is typically the 4th 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.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ratnapura with around 264mm 10.4 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Ratnapura weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 357mm | 6.3hrs | 13.1hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Ratnapura and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ratnapura.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ratnapura and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ratnapura with around 357mm 14 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Ratnapura weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 308mm | 6.6hrs | 12.5hrs |
Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Ratnapura during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ratnapura.
November is in the fall / autumn in Ratnapura and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ratnapura 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Ratnapura weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 198mm | 6.7hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Ratnapura is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ratnapura.
December is in the winter in Ratnapura and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ratnapura with around 198mm 7.8 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.
Other monthly averages
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 |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
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