Sri Lanka Weather in February: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In February, Sri Lanka has very warm weather with an average daily temperature of 27.2°C (81°F), which reaches highs of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and lows of 23.0°C (73.4°F) in the evenings. These temperatures are quite pleasant for outdoor activities and beach visits. February is part of the transitional period between the two monsoon seasons, with the northeast monsoon ending in early February and the southwest monsoon beginning in late May or early June. This means that Sri Lanka experiences variable and unpredictable weather patterns during this time, with the chance of both sunny and rainy days. The average humidity in February is 77.5%, and there is an average of 22 rainy days during the month, with a total average precipitation of 5.47 mm. The chance of precipitation is high, with an average precipitation probability of 67.9%. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and it is usually accompanied by moderate winds, with an average wind speed of 16.3 km/h (10.1 mph) and gusts up to 23.8 km/h (14.8 mph). The average cloud cover is 48.7%, and the average visibility is 12.4 km (7.7 miles). The average sunrise time in Sri Lanka in February is 6:27 am, and the average sunset time is 6:21 pm.
What is the temperature in Sri Lanka in February?
Average air temperature in Sri Lanka is 27.2°C (80.9°F) in February. The outside temperature in Sri Lanka feels like 29.1°C (84.4°F) on a typical February day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 31.3°C (88.4°F) and feels like 35.9°C (96.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 23°C (73.4°F) which feels like 23°C (73.4°F).
How hot is Sri Lanka in February?
The hot temperature in February in Sri Lanka rises to 33.1°C (91.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 77.5% humidity. During hottest days of February it feels like 39.2 °C (102.6°F). The average maximum temp in Sri Lanka is 31.3°C (102.6°F) during day time in February.
How cold is Sri Lanka in February?
The coldest temp in Sri Lanka in February drops to 22.1°C (71.8°F) during the cold nights. With 16.3km/h (10.1mph) winds and 77.5% humidity it feels like 22.1°C (71.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 23°C (73.4°F) during night time in February.
Does it rain in Sri Lanka in February?
Yes, it rains for 22 days in Sri Lanka in February averaging 5.47 mm of precipitation. Sri Lanka has a 67.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of February.
How much does it rain in Sri Lanka throughout February?
Sri Lanka has 5.47 mm (0.22 inch) of rain per day on average in February. It rains for an average of 22 days out of the entire month.
Is Sri Lanka windy in February?
The average speed of wind in Sri Lanka during February is 16.3km/h (10.1mph) and average windgust is 23.8km/h (14.8mph). On some days in February wind can reach up to 24.1km/h (15mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Sri Lanka in February?
Most days of February the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Sri Lanka.
What are the humidity levels in Sri Lanka in February?
The average humidity levels in Sri Lanka in February are 77.5%. Daily humidity levels in Sri Lanka range from 65.7% to 87.7% during February.
How many hours of daylight are in Sri Lanka in February?
Sri Lanka has 11 hours 54 minutes of daylight in February on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Sri Lanka in February is at 6:27:05 and the sunset is at 18:21:23.
What is the cloud coverage in Sri Lanka in February?
Clouds cover 48.7% of the sky on average throughout February in Sri Lanka. The cloud coverage ranges from 27.7% to 70.8% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in February in Sri Lanka?
The average UV index in Sri Lanka is 9.1 in February. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Sri Lanka in February?
The average solar radiation is 247.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Sri Lanka during February. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 30.6 W/m2 to 309.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during February in Sri Lanka?
The average solar energy during February in Sri Lanka is 21.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 2.7 MJ/m2, to 26.9 MJ/m2 during February.
Are there severe weather risks in Sri Lanka in February?
Yes, there is a 20.7% risk for severe weather in Sri Lanka in February.
What is the air pressure in Sri Lanka in February?
On average the air pressure in Sri Lanka in February is 1010.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1007.5 mb to 1013.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Sri Lanka in February?
The average daylight visibility in Sri Lanka in February is 12.4 km (7.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.5 km (7.1 miles) to 13.4 km (8.3 miles) throughout February.
What is the dew point in Sri Lanka in February?
The average dew point in Sri Lanka during February is 22.7°C (72.8°F).
Where is the data for Sri Lanka climate in February coming from?
The climate data for Sri Lanka in February is collected from the following weather stations.
- BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL COLOMBO, CE
- COLOMBO, CE
- COLOMBO RATMALANA, CE
- RATNAPURA, CE