Climate Insights for Rambukkana

Kegalle District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Hottest
March
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
January
20°C low68°F low
Wettest
November
502 mm rain19.7 in rain
Best to Visit
February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rambukkana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2,383 mm of precipitation falls per year. Rambukkana receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rambukkana sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Rambukkana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 93.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Rambukkana receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rambukkana sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°FebMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°MarMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°AprMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°MayMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°JunMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°JulMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°AugMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°SepMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°OctMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°NovMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°DecMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°F
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Rambukkana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 31°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Rambukkana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 68°F to 87°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 74°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 115mmFebPrecipitation: 60mmMarPrecipitation: 97mmAprPrecipitation: 211mmMayPrecipitation: 293mmJunPrecipitation: 103mmJulPrecipitation: 145mmAugPrecipitation: 148mmSepPrecipitation: 158mmOctPrecipitation: 399mmNovPrecipitation: 502mmDecPrecipitation: 153mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.5inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inAprPrecipitation: 8.3inMayPrecipitation: 11.5inJunPrecipitation: 4inJulPrecipitation: 5.7inAugPrecipitation: 5.8inSepPrecipitation: 6.2inOctPrecipitation: 15.7inNovPrecipitation: 19.7inDecPrecipitation: 6in
Precipitation

Rambukkana is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,383 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 199 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 502 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 60 mm. That's 441 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Rambukkana is a very wet location, receiving approximately 93.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 19.8 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.4 in. That's 17.4 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Rambukkana is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Rambukkana is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°74°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar25°78°F
Apr25°78°F
May25°77°F
Jun25°76°F
Jul24°76°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov24°74°F
Dec24°74°F

The best time to visit Rambukkana is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 60 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 20°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Rambukkana is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 87°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 68°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rambukkana based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rambukkana based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C68 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C70 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C71 °F
30 °C87 °F
4 km/h3 mph
211 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C72 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
293 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
103 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C71 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C71 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C70 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
399 mm15.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C69 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
502 mm19.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C69 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in