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Sri Lanka weather in August 2025
Expect 30°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 6 hours of sunshine per day in Sri Lanka in August. Check more long-term weather averages for Sri Lanka in August before you book your next holiday to Sri Lanka in 2025/2026.
- 30°C max day temperature
30 - 6 hours of sunshine per day
- 11 days with some rainfall
11 - 25°C min night temperature
25 - 12 hours of daylight per day
12 - High heat & humidity
H - 116 mm of monthly rainfall
116 - 11+ (Extreme) UV index
11 - 27°C sea temperature
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The August weather guide for Sri Lanka (Colombo) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
Top Sri Lanka destinations
Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries, regions and places in Sri Lanka in August. Select a holiday destination to see more weather parameters.
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- Ahungalla
- Anuradhapura
- Arugam Bay
- Aturuwella
- Bentota
- Beruwela
- Colombo
- Galle
- Hikkaduwa
- Jaffna
- Kalutara
- Kandalama
- Kandy
- Kurunegala
- Matara
- Mirissa Beach
- Mount Lavinia-Dehiwala
- Negombo
- Nuwara Eliya
- Polonnaruwa
- Sigiriya
- Trincomalee
- Unawatuna
- Wadduwa
- Waikkal
- Yala
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More about Sri Lanka
How hot is it in Sri Lanka in August?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 30°C in Colombo, Sri Lanka in August with high heat and humidity, falling to 25°C at night.
How sunny is it in Sri Lanka in August?
There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Colombo, Sri Lanka in August - that's 52% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Sri Lanka in August?
The average sea temperature around Colombo, Sri Lanka in August is 27°C.
Does it rain in Sri Lanka in August?
There are usually 11 days with some rain in Colombo, Sri Lanka in August and the average monthly rainfall is 116mm.
Sri Lanka August sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Sri Lanka in August 2025. Select a month to view Sri Lanka sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Sri Lanka sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Colombo.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1st August 2025 | 06:04 | 18:29 |
| Saturday, 16th August 2025 | 06:05 | 18:25 |
| Sunday, 31st August 2025 | 06:03 | 18:18 |
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