Weather & Climate in Kataragama, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kataragama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.4134°N, 81.3346°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 15, 2009 | 109 km SE of Kalmunai, Sri Lanka | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 235 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in |
Kataragama has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.5") and June the driest (0.4").