Best time to go

Kurunegala in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Kurunegala in August 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether August is a good month to travel to Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.

Custom search

Is it worth visiting Kurunegala in August?

Check your ideal travel criteria and see if the month of August suits your plans to go to Kurunegala.
What matters most?
Kurunegala in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Page summary

Kurunegala in August in summary
Favourable weather
Min 25°C Max 31°C 106 mm 5 day(s) 72% 31% UV 7 10.9 h/day
Best activities in August
Nature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:02 18:24
Hourly weather

Average weather in Kurunegala in August 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Kurunegala in August 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in August. This allows you to forecast the weather in August 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

Loading hourly weather...
Loading hourly weather...
Loading hourly weather...
Climate

Climate of Kurunegala in August

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Kurunegala in August.

Temperatures and rain in Kurunegala in August

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in August.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of August is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Kurunegala in August

The climate of Kurunegala in August is humid. An average of 106 mm precipitation is recorded over 19 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in July, an average of 88 mm is recorded over 18 days.

Temperatures are warm in Kurunegala in August. The average maximum temperature reaches 31°C, while the minimum falls to about 25°C. The month's average temperature is 28°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Kurunegala in August: 36°C as a maximum in 2013 and 20°C as a minimum in 2021. We can expect about 23 days with temperatures above 30°, or 74% of the month.

In August, the days last on average 12:22 in Kurunegala. The sun rises around 06:02 and sets around 18:24.

With favorable weather, the month of August is a good month to travel to Kurunegala in Sri Lanka.

In August, the most favorable activities in Kurunegala are: Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Kurunegala in August

Check the seasonal normals in Kurunegala in August and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
August
Weather data July August September
Outside temperature
Average temperature 28.0°C 28.2°C 28.5°C
Maximum temperature 30.4°C 30.9°C 31.2°C
Minimum temperature 25.5°C 25.4°C 25.7°C
Record maximum temperature 35.0°C
(2012)
36.0°C
(2013)
36.0°C
(2014)
Record low temperature 17.0°C
(2021)
20.0°C
(2021)
21.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 22 day(s)
(71%)
23 day(s)
(74%)
25 day(s)
(83%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 22 km/h 21 km/h 19 km/h
Wind temperature 25.5°C 25.4°C 25.7°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 88.0 mm 106.1 mm 131.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 18 day(s)
(58%)
19 day(s)
(61%)
17 day(s)
(57%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 5 day(s)
(16%)
5 day(s)
(17%)
7 day(s)
(22%)
Record precipitation in one day 34.8 mm
(2010)
60.0 mm
(2021)
60.4 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 72% 72% 72%
Visibility 9.7 km 9.6 km 9.5 km
Cloud cover 33% 31% 32%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 12h 11h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h59 06h02 05h59
Sunset time 18h30 18h24 18h08
Day length 12h31 12h22 12h09
Our opinion on the climate in August
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Kurunegala in August?

Best activities in August
Nature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Kurunegala in August last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Kurunegala in August 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C1.4 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
22°C27°C6.6 mm
3
Light rain shower
21°C23°C1.8 mm
4
Light rain shower
21°C22°C4.1 mm
5
Light rain shower
21°C25°C2.0 mm
6
Light rain shower
21°C25°C1.7 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.0 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.0 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.1 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.3 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C0.0 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.1 mm
13
Light rain shower
21°C26°C1.0 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C0.3 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C0.2 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C0.6 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
22°C27°C1.3 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C1.6 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
20°C29°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
21°C32°C0.3 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
21°C32°C1.6 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C14.7 mm
23
Light rain shower
21°C28°C0.2 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C0.0 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
21°C31°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C0.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.9 mm
28
Light rain
22°C27°C1.4 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C1.0 mm
30
Light rain shower
22°C27°C1.3 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Kurunegala in August?

Compare cities and destinations near Kurunegala in August to find another travel stop, a nearby alternative or a logical continuation of your stay in Kurunegala.

Loading...
Every month

Best time to visit Kurunegala month by month

Compare the weather in Kurunegala across all months of the year and open each detailed page to find the best time.

Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Kurunegala in August: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Kurunegala in August, which places this month 7th out of 12.

Expect an average of 31°C during the day and 25°C at night, with about 106 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

Expect about 10.9 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 51/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Kurunegala are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
Top