Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Sri Lanka in August
Weather score68Good
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 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
81mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
68
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare 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 September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August81mm average rain
August is one of Sri Lanka's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and May 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 Sri Lanka'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
August24°C average sea
August is below Sri Lanka's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaMarch to June and October to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August68 weather score
August sits close to Sri Lanka's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and June to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
