When is the best time to go to Horana South

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Horana South, Sri Lanka. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Horana South weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Horana South are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Horana South January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 77mm 8.2hrs 12.5hrs

Horana South's weather in January is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Horana South, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Horana South and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Horana South with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Horana South weather in January »

February

Horana South February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 100mm 8.8hrs 12.6hrs

February in Horana South is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Horana South.

February is in the winter in Horana South and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Horana South with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Horana South weather in February »

March

Horana South March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 154mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Horana South is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Horana South for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Horana South and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Horana South with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Horana South weather in March »

April

Horana South April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 276mm 8hrs 13hrs

Horana South's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Horana South for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Horana South and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Horana South with around 276mm 10.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Horana South weather in April »

May

Horana South May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 395mm 6.6hrs 13.1hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Horana South and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Horana South for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Horana South and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Horana South with around 395mm 15.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Horana South weather in May »

June

Horana South June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 266mm 6.5hrs 12.5hrs

The weather in June in Horana South is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Horana South.

June is in the summer in Horana South and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Horana South with around 266mm 10.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Horana South weather in June »

July

Horana South July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 197mm 6.5hrs 12.6hrs

July in Horana South is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Horana South.

July is in the summer in Horana South and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Horana South with around 197mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Horana South weather in July »

August

Horana South August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 178mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Horana South is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Horana South.

August is in the summer in Horana South and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Horana South with around 178mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Horana South weather in August »

September

Horana South September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 284mm 6.4hrs 13hrs

Horana South's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Horana South.

September is in the fall / autumn in Horana South and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Horana South with around 284mm 11.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Horana South weather in September »

October

Horana South October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 387mm 6.6hrs 13.1hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Horana South and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Horana South.

October is in the fall / autumn in Horana South and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Horana South with around 387mm 15.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Horana South weather in October »

November

Horana South November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 316mm 7.1hrs 12.5hrs

November is a very wet, humid month in Horana South and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Horana South.

November is in the fall / autumn in Horana South and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Horana South with around 316mm 12.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Horana South weather in November »

December

Horana South December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 181mm 7.1hrs 12.6hrs

December in Horana South is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Horana South.

December is in the winter in Horana South and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Horana South with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Horana South weather in December »

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Horana South weather stats

Horana South weather statistics
Hottest month: April 31.2°C 88.2°F
Driest month: January 77mm 3ins
Sunniest month: March 9.1hrs
Coldest month: January 30°C 86°F
Wettest month: May 395mm 15.6ins
Warmest sea: April 29.8°C 85.6°F
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