Sri Lanka Weather in April: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In April, Sri Lanka experiences hot and humid weather conditions, with an average temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F) and highs reaching 32.6°C (90.8°F). The island nation has a high average humidity of 81.4% and a low average wind speed of 16.7 km/h (10.4 mph). April marks the beginning of the southwest monsoon season in Sri Lanka, bringing frequent and heavy rainfall to the country. Sri Lanka has an average precipitation of 16.68 mm and a high chance of precipitation, with an average precipitation probability of 83.3% and an average precipitation cover of 12.1%. The most common weather condition in Sri Lanka in April is rain, with April being one of the rainiest months of the year. Sri Lanka can expect rain on an average of 27 days in April, with occasional thunderstorms. The most common type of precipitation is rain.
What is the temperature in Sri Lanka in April?
Average air temperature in Sri Lanka is 28.4°C (83.1°F) in April. The outside temperature in Sri Lanka feels like 32.3°C (90.1°F) on a typical April day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 32.6°C (90.8°F) and feels like 40.7°C (105.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 24.7°C (76.5°F) which feels like 24.9°C (76.8°F).
How hot is Sri Lanka in April?
The hot temperature in April in Sri Lanka rises to 34.1°C (93.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 81.4% humidity. During hottest days of April it feels like 44 °C (111.2°F). The average maximum temp in Sri Lanka is 32.6°C (111.2°F) during day time in April.
How cold is Sri Lanka in April?
The coldest temp in Sri Lanka in April drops to 23.1°C (73.6°F) during the cold nights. With 16.7km/h (10.4mph) winds and 81.4% humidity it feels like 23.1°C (73.6°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 24.7°C (76.5°F) during night time in April.
Does it rain in Sri Lanka in April?
Yes, it rains for 27 days in Sri Lanka in April averaging 16.68 mm of precipitation. Sri Lanka has a 83.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of April.
How much does it rain in Sri Lanka throughout April?
Sri Lanka has 16.68 mm (0.66 inch) of rain per day on average in April. It rains for an average of 27 days out of the entire month.
Is Sri Lanka windy in April?
The average speed of wind in Sri Lanka during April is 16.7km/h (10.4mph) and average windgust is 17.4km/h (10.8mph). On some days in April wind can reach up to 37.1km/h (23.1mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Sri Lanka in April?
Most days of April the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Sri Lanka.
What are the humidity levels in Sri Lanka in April?
The average humidity levels in Sri Lanka in April are 81.4%. Daily humidity levels in Sri Lanka range from 75.9% to 90.5% during April.
How many hours of daylight are in Sri Lanka in April?
Sri Lanka has 12 hours 16 minutes of daylight in April on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Sri Lanka in April is at 6:02:31 and the sunset is at 18:18:54.
What is the cloud coverage in Sri Lanka in April?
Clouds cover 47.9% of the sky on average throughout April in Sri Lanka. The cloud coverage ranges from 23.8% to 71.1% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in April in Sri Lanka?
The average UV index in Sri Lanka is 9.6 in April. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 9 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Sri Lanka in April?
The average solar radiation is 275.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Sri Lanka during April. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 217.7 W/m2 to 310.7 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during April in Sri Lanka?
The average solar energy during April in Sri Lanka is 23.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 18.7 MJ/m2, to 26.8 MJ/m2 during April.
Are there severe weather risks in Sri Lanka in April?
Yes, there is a 50% risk for severe weather in Sri Lanka in April.
What is the air pressure in Sri Lanka in April?
On average the air pressure in Sri Lanka in April is 1009.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1006.7 mb to 1012.2 mb.
What is the visibility in Sri Lanka in April?
The average daylight visibility in Sri Lanka in April is 12.7 km (7.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.3 km (7 miles) to 13.9 km (8.6 miles) throughout April.
What is the dew point in Sri Lanka in April?
The average dew point in Sri Lanka during April is 24.7°C (76.4°F).
Where is the data for Sri Lanka climate in April coming from?
The climate data for Sri Lanka in April is collected from the following weather stations.
- BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL COLOMBO, CE
- COLOMBO, CE
- COLOMBO RATMALANA, CE
- RATNAPURA, CE