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Yapahuwa in July

Good month. Outside the best window (Jan–Apr, Aug–Sep). Across Sri Lanka: East coast peak; Arugam Bay surf; Kandy Perahera late July or August.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Medium
Sri Lanka overall
Prices
Medium
Sri Lanka overall

Verdict

GoodSri Lanka month rating

Outside the best window (Jan–Apr, Aug–Sep). Across Sri Lanka: East coast peak; Arugam Bay surf; Kandy Perahera late July or August.

Is another month better than July?

July is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages
  • YapahuwaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 8 days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Kandy Esala Perahera big impact

    Jul–Aug (10 nights, check dates) · Sri Lanka

    Night processions of elephants and dancers; Kandy beds triple in price and sell out.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
Medium
Prices · Sri Lanka overall
Medium

Sri Lanka overall: East coast peak; Arugam Bay surf; Kandy Perahera late July or August.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Yapahuwa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jul: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jul: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Jul: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jul: 8

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jul: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Jul: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jul: 1

    Jan: 1

July: Outside the best window (Jan–Apr, Aug–Sep). Across Sri Lanka: East coast peak; Arugam Bay surf; Kandy Perahera late July or August.

January: Inside Yapahuwa's best window: Jan–Apr, Aug–Sep.

Yapahuwa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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