July weather forecast
Sri Lanka

July signals the gradual easing of the southwest monsoon's grip over Sri Lanka, though the weather remains influenced by its patterns. The country observes average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 26°C (78.8°F). The central highlands, with towns like Nuwara Eliya, persist in maintaining a cooler climate, where temperatures vary between 10°C (50°F) and 22.5°C (72.5°F).

As the month progresses, there's a perceptible reduction in rainfall, especially when compared to the preceding months of May and June. Nevertheless, the southwestern parts, including coastal regions and the Central Highlands, still receive consistent showers, albeit with decreased intensity.

On the opposite side, the eastern coast, encompassing areas such as Batticaloa, enjoys a more dry and sunny disposition. These regions, sheltered from the monsoon's direct impact, offer a reprieve from the wet conditions prevalent in other parts of the island.

With the onset of August, Sri Lanka anticipates a further decline in monsoonal activity. The southwest regions begin to see clearer skies, while the rest of the island remains relatively dry. This transition sets the stage for the northeast monsoon, which typically starts influencing the climate by the end of the year.

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• Colombo - July »
  The months with the highest UV index in Colombo are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Colombo.
• Kandy - July »
  On the last day of July, in Kandy sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:27 +0530. In Kandy during July, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of precipitation.
• Galle - July »
  In Galle during July, the rain falls for 25.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 188mm (7.4") of precipitation. As June transitions into July, Galle records an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.7°C (83.7°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month.
• Jaffna - July »
  Jaffna, Sri Lanka, measures an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F) in July, nearly consistent with the preceding month. In Jaffna during July, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.
• Anuradhapura - July »
  July through September, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. May and July, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
• Nuwara Eliya - July »
  On the last day of July, in Nuwara Eliya, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:26 +0530. In Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, the average relative humidity in July is 81%.
• Ratnapura - July »
  Ratnapura experiences lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F) during June and July. Ratnapura sees its lowest temperatures during June and July, with an average high-temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F).
• Trincomalee - July »
  In Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, during July, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. In Trincomalee, during July, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.
• Batticaloa - July »
  On the first day of July in Batticaloa sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:24. In Batticaloa during July, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation.
• Matara - July »
  In Matara in July, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. In Matara, in July, the average water temperature is 27.8°C (82°F).
• Negombo - July »
  January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Negombo. July's weather exhibits similar characteristics to June, with high rainfall and comfortable temperatures in Negombo, Sri Lanka.
• Badulla - July »
  In Badulla during July, the rain falls for 25.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 128mm (5.04") of precipitation. On the first day of July in Badulla, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:25.