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Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Climate

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is a city in Sri Lanka (36) with a population of about 115,826. Its average annual temperature is 27.7°C (82°F), with roughly 2578 mm of rain per year.

27.7°C

Avg Temp

2578

Precip (mm/yr)

Apr

Hottest Month

Dec

Coldest Month


Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Climate

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F) and receives about 2578 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

27.7°C

Avg Temp

2578

Precip (mm/yr)

Apr

Hottest Month

Dec

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 81°75 mm
February27° / 81°83 mm
March28° / 83°150 mm
April29° / 83°273 mm
May29° / 83°376 mm
June28° / 82°228 mm
July28° / 82°150 mm
August28° / 82°118 mm
September28° / 82°212 mm
October27° / 81°398 mm
November27° / 81°345 mm
December27° / 80°170 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

The most comfortable months to visit Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte are typically January, February and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 32°C high). The coldest is December (near 23°C low). October is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte are typically January, February and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C and about 2578 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December.

In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte average about 32°C (90°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.