Gampola weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 21°C (70°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 4 PM (5.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep, Jan–Mar. Gampola sits 496 m (1,627 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gampola, Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 95%
- Chance of rain
- 9%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 4 PM (5.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Sep, Jan–MarOff season Oct–Nov
About Gampola weather
Is it raining in Gampola right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 4 PM (5.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Gampola this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–30° and lows of 19–22°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Gampola lately?
In the past 7 days, Gampola had 6 rainy days and 97.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gampola?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Gampola weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gampola?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gampola is Jun–Sep, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in December to 28°C (83°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Gampola?
November is the wettest month, with about 274 mm (10.8 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 82 mm (3.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Gampola?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months