Ratnapura weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 23°C (74°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM (4.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 93%
- Chance of rain
- 62%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM (4.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Aug, Jan–MarOff season Oct–Nov
About Ratnapura weather
Is it raining in Ratnapura right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 23° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM (4.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Ratnapura this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Ratnapura lately?
In the past 7 days, Ratnapura had 7 rainy days and 155.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ratnapura?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Ratnapura weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ratnapura?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ratnapura is Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in July to 31°C (87°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Ratnapura?
November is the wettest month, with about 273 mm (10.7 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 81 mm (3.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Ratnapura?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 22°C (72°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