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Sinharaja in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Sinharaja in September 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether September is a good month to travel to Sinharaja, Sri Lanka.

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Sinharaja in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Sinharaja in September in summary
Fair weather
Min 24°C Max 29°C 401 mm 19 day(s) 87% 58% UV 6 11.0 h/day
Best activities in September
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 05:58 18:07
Hourly weather

Average weather in Sinharaja in September 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Sinharaja in September 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in September. This allows you to forecast the weather in September 2026. 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.

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Climate

Climate of Sinharaja in September

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Sinharaja in September.

Temperatures and rain in Sinharaja in September

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

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

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Sinharaja in September

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Sinharaja in September

Check the seasonal normals in Sinharaja in September 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
September
Weather data August September October
Outside temperature
Average temperature 26.7°C 26.6°C 26.5°C
Maximum temperature 28.5°C 28.8°C 29.5°C
Minimum temperature 24.9°C 24.3°C 23.6°C
Record maximum temperature 32.0°C
(2012)
33.0°C
(2018)
32.0°C
(2009)
Record low temperature 18.0°C
(2018)
18.0°C
(2019)
18.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 12 day(s)
(39%)
12 day(s)
(40%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 14 km/h 13 km/h 11 km/h
Wind temperature 24.9°C 24.4°C 23.6°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 375.4 mm 400.9 mm 620.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 29 day(s)
(94%)
27 day(s)
(90%)
29 day(s)
(94%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 21 day(s)
(67%)
19 day(s)
(63%)
22 day(s)
(71%)
Record precipitation in one day 89.8 mm
(2009)
78.9 mm
(2017)
115.4 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 86% 87% 88%
Visibility 8.3 km 8.0 km 7.6 km
Cloud cover 62% 58% 52%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 9h 11h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h02 05h58 05h54
Sunset time 18h22 18h07 17h53
Day length 12h20 12h09 11h59
Our opinion on the climate in September
The review of Where And When adverse weather fair weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Sinharaja in September?

Best activities in September
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Possible activities in September
Hiking and trekking
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Sinharaja in September last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
22°C26°C3.3 mm
2
Light rain
23°C28°C1.9 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
22°C27°C2.5 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C2.3 mm
5
Light rain shower
19°C27°C2.2 mm
6
Light rain shower
20°C29°C0.9 mm
7
Light rain shower
21°C28°C0.6 mm
8
Light rain shower
23°C27°C2.3 mm
9
Moderate or heavy rain shower
23°C29°C6.3 mm
10
Light rain shower
20°C29°C2.0 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
22°C27°C0.5 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.8 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C1.4 mm
14
Light rain shower
23°C28°C2.3 mm
15
Light rain shower
19°C27°C6.7 mm
16
Light rain shower
19°C27°C2.0 mm
17
Light rain shower
20°C28°C2.6 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C1.9 mm
19
Light rain shower
19°C27°C4.6 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C1.5 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
19°C29°C1.8 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
19°C27°C0.9 mm
23
Light rain shower
20°C27°C2.6 mm
24
Light rain shower
21°C26°C8.6 mm
25
Light rain shower
19°C26°C9.3 mm
26
Light rain shower
19°C24°C13.1 mm
27
Light rain shower
18°C27°C3.9 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C1.0 mm
29
Light rain shower
23°C29°C1.5 mm
30
Light rain shower
22°C28°C3.3 mm
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Where to go near Sinharaja in September?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Sinharaja in September: your frequently asked questions

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

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Sinharaja in September, which ranks this month 4th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 24°C at night, with about 401 mm of precipitation spread over 19 rainy days.

Expect about 11.0 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

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

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 35/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Sinharaja are: January. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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