Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka in August
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
66mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August31°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August66mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Arugam Bay's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.2 hours average sun
August is below Arugam Bay's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August29°C average sea
August is close to Arugam Bay's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaMarch to August and October to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August69 weather score
August scores above Arugam Bay's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
