Climate Insights for Wattegama

Moneragala District, Province of Uva, Sri Lanka

Hottest
July
35°C peak
Coldest
January
22°C low
Wettest
November
312mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Wattegama is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1386mm of precipitation falls per year. Wattegama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wattegama sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Feb Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° Mar Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Apr Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° May Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Jun Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 26° Jul Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 25° Aug Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 25° Sep Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25° Oct Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24° Nov Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Dec Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23°
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Wattegama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 35°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 86mm Feb Precipitation: 65mm Mar Precipitation: 82mm Apr Precipitation: 112mm May Precipitation: 124mm Jun Precipitation: 40mm Jul Precipitation: 40mm Aug Precipitation: 51mm Sep Precipitation: 65mm Oct Precipitation: 221mm Nov Precipitation: 312mm Dec Precipitation: 188mm
Precipitation

Wattegama is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1386mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 312mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 40mm. That's 272mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Wattegama is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Wattegama, which began on March 20, 2026. Wattegama sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in July at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 317mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 35°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 130mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 599mm across the season with a monthly average of 200mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 340mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wattegama 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
33 °C
16 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
35 °C
18 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
35 °C
16 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
35 °C
17 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
34 °C
18 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
221 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
312 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
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