Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Nilaveli, Sri Lanka in August
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
84mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
68
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h 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 Nilaveli, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August34°C average high
August is one of Nilaveli's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August84mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Nilaveli's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7.3 hours average sun
August sits close to Nilaveli's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August29°C average sea
August is close to Nilaveli's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaApril to July and October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August68 weather score
August sits close to Nilaveli's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
