Vavuniya Weather in August

What's the weather like in Vavuniya (Northern Province) in August 2024?

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

August is in the summer in Vavuniya and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

Vavuniya weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.2°C 89.9°F
Nightly temperature 24.7°C 76.4°F
Average temperature 28.4°C 83.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 38 mm 1.5 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 28.2°C 82.8°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Vavuniya with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Vavuniya

Vavuniya average temperature in August

August rainfall

Vavuniya average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Vavuniya 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 Vavuniya in August 2024.

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Vavuniya weather stats

Vavuniya weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.8°C 91°F
Driest month: June 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: March 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 28.4°C 83.1°F
Wettest month: November 273mm 10.7ins
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