Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
86°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Wilpattu National Park
Sri Lanka · Asia
Hot days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 79°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, fewer than in most months.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.8 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
73%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 85° and nights feel near 81°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
19%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
August's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
15 mphAugust Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning82°F
Rain14%
Cloud81%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday85°F
Rain15%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Rain26%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening82°F
Rain6%
Cloud77%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 | 74 | 4.3 | 13 | 10.3 | 78 |
| Feb | 85 | 74 | 2.0 | 5 | 11.1 | 76 |
| Mar | 87 | 77 | 1.4 | 8 | 11.4 | 74 |
| Apr | 88 | 79 | 4.6 | 22 | 10.9 | 79 |
| May | 87 | 80 | 6.1 | 19 | 10.9 | 81 |
| Jun | 86 | 80 | 1.4 | 9 | 11.0 | 80 |
| Jul | 86 | 80 | 1.4 | 10 | 11.0 | 79 |
| Aug | 86 | 79 | 2.0 | 10 | 10.8 | 79 |
| Sep | 85 | 79 | 2.2 | 14 | 10.5 | 80 |
| Oct | 84 | 78 | 9.7 | 25 | 9.5 | 82 |
| Nov | 83 | 76 | 16.0 | 24 | 8.6 | 84 |
| Dec | 83 | 76 | 5.3 | 17 | 9.0 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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