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Vavuniya in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Vavuniya 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 Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.

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Vavuniya in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Vavuniya in August in summary
Favourable weather
Min 28°C Max 33°C 87 mm 5 day(s) 71% 45% UV 7 11.8 h/day
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:00 18:24
Hourly weather

Average weather in Vavuniya in August 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Vavuniya 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.

From 1st to 31 August 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
12 days out of 31 (38%)
25.3°C
Other common conditions
Cloudy
12 days out of 31 (38%)
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Clear/Sunny
3 days out of 31 (9%)
3h
Dominant weather
Cloudy
14 days out of 31 (45%)
25.2°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
12 days out of 31 (38%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Clear/Sunny
1 days out of 31 (3%)
6h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
15 days out of 31 (48%)
28.0°C
Other common conditions
Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Clear/Sunny
3 days out of 31 (9%)
9h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
14 days out of 31 (45%)
31.9°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
32.5°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
15h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
14 days out of 31 (45%)
29.3°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
18h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
14 days out of 31 (45%)
26.4°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
21h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
15 days out of 31 (48%)
25.6°C
Other common conditions
Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Clear/Sunny
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Climate

Climate of Vavuniya in August

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

Temperatures and rain in Vavuniya 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 Vavuniya in August

The climate of Vavuniya in August is humid. An average of 87 mm precipitation is recorded over 13 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in July, an average of 52 mm is recorded over 10 days.

Temperatures are very high in Vavuniya in August. The average maximum temperature reaches 33°C, while the minimum falls to about 28°C. The month's average temperature is 30°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Vavuniya in August: 36°C as a maximum in 2013 and 23°C as a minimum in 2009. Maximum temperatures generally exceed 30° throughout the month.

In August, the days last on average 12:24 in Vavuniya. The sun rises around 06:00 and sets around 18:24.

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

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Vavuniya in August

Check the seasonal normals in Vavuniya 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 30.5°C 30.3°C 30.4°C
Maximum temperature 32.8°C 32.7°C 32.8°C
Minimum temperature 28.2°C 28.0°C 27.9°C
Record maximum temperature 36.0°C
(2015)
 36.0°C
(2013)
 36.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature 24.0°C
(2020)
 23.0°C
(2009)
 25.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 30 day(s)
(97%)
 30 day(s)
(97%)
 29 day(s)
(97%)
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 31 km/h 29 km/h 28 km/h
Wind temperature 28.2°C 28.0°C 27.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 52.5 mm 86.9 mm 130.3 mm
Number of days with precipitation 10 day(s)
(32%)
 13 day(s)
(42%)
 14 day(s)
(47%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 3 day(s)
(11%)
 5 day(s)
(16%)
 7 day(s)
(23%)
Record precipitation in one day 25.8 mm
(2010)
 36.2 mm
(2013)
 54.7 mm
(2014)
Other weather data
Humidity 70% 71% 72%
Visibility 9.8 km 9.7 km 9.6 km
Cloud cover 43% 45% 46%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h57 06h00 05h58
Sunset time 18h31 18h24 18h08
Day length 12h34 12h24 12h10
Our opinion on the climate in August
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Observed weather

What was the weather like in Vavuniya in August last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
25°C34°C0.9 mm
2
Patchy light drizzle
25°C34°C4.6 mm
3
Light rain shower
24°C30°C0.3 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
23°C25°C1.5 mm
5
Patchy light drizzle
25°C29°C0.5 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
25°C30°C0.3 mm
7
Partly Cloudy
25°C32°C0.0 mm
8
Cloudy
25°C32°C0.0 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
25°C33°C0.0 mm
10
Overcast
25°C32°C0.1 mm
11
Partly Cloudy
24°C33°C0.0 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
25°C32°C0.0 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
25°C30°C0.0 mm
14
Cloudy
25°C32°C0.1 mm
15
Partly Cloudy
25°C33°C0.0 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
25°C34°C0.0 mm
17
Partly Cloudy
26°C32°C0.0 mm
18
Partly Cloudy
26°C33°C0.4 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
25°C34°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
24°C35°C0.0 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
24°C36°C0.8 mm
22
Partly Cloudy
25°C36°C8.2 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
25°C31°C0.0 mm
24
Cloudy
25°C32°C0.0 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
25°C34°C0.0 mm
26
Partly Cloudy
25°C34°C0.0 mm
27
Cloudy
25°C33°C0.0 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
25°C33°C0.0 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
26°C34°C0.0 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
26°C32°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
25°C34°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Vavuniya 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 Vavuniya in August, which places this month 7th out of 12.

Expect an average of 33°C during the day and 28°C at night, with about 87 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

Expect about 11.8 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

Yes: this month is in Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 89/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Vavuniya 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.
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