Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
90°Ftypical Aug high
Yala National Park
Sri Lanka · Asia
Yala National Park is most comfortable in the drier months around January, February, and August. Typical daytime highs run about 82-91°F year-round. The climate is hot and humid. Rainy season runs roughly October to January.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
72°F to 91°F
Rain
12 days/mo
Sunshine
10.4 h/day
Humidity feel
Humid year-round
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Rainfall is lower than usual here.
16%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Some sun, but clouds are common.
10.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot days with humid air through much of the month.
100%Aug · Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 86° and nights feel near 79°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
20%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning86°F
Rain4%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday90°F
Rain18%
Cloud73%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Rain15%
Cloud75%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
evening82°F
Rain4%
Cloud75%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
August's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
14 mphAug Breezy
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Yala National Park with Chobe National Park.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology