Horagolla National Park

Best Time to Visit Horagolla National Park #

Visit during the December-March dry season for the most reliable weather and easier access to trails and wildlife.

Dry season (best time)

Dec-Mar · 24-30°C

Drier, slightly cooler weather with fewer heavy rains-best for walking trails and wildlife viewing.

Southwest monsoon (wet)

May-Sep · 25-30°C

Frequent heavy showers and humid conditions that can make trails muddy and some areas less accessible.

Inter-monsoon / transitional

Apr, Oct-Nov · 25-32°C

Unpredictable short storms mixed with sunny periods; wildlife may still be active but expect occasional rain.

Weather & Climate near Horagolla National Park #

Climate

Horagolla National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2734 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 64 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryJanuaryMarch

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

18°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 31°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 29°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

22° – 32°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.8h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 33°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

183 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (294 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

294 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.2h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (361 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 31°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

361 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (256 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 30°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

256 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

25° – 30°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

164 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

152 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.2h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (240 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

240 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (415 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

415 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (349 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

349 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.7h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (158 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

158 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

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