SeasonMapBentota weather in August
Sri Lanka
August in Bentota: hot, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 29 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Bentota · #817 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Bentota climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 223 mm / 8.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 29 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bentota in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyAugust break in Sri Lanka, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bentota's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherBentota's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bentota in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Poya days
1 Jan – 31 DecClosuresEvery full moon is a civil holiday and the sale of alcohol is prohibited islandwide, hotel bars included. There are thirteen or fourteen a year, so one will land on most trips. Source ↗
- Season
Off-season on the strip
15 May – 15 Sep · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresThe sea gets rough and brown, the jet-ski and banana-boat outfits mostly stop, and a good share of the beach restaurants close for repairs. Rooms are half price and the river trips still run.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Bentota — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Bentota?
Bentota in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Bentota?
- August in Bentota: hot, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 29 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Bentota on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Bentota in August?
- In August, Bentota averages a daily high of 28.4°C and a low of 25°C, with about 223 mm of rain over roughly 28.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bentota in August?
- Bentota has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in August.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — August
Within 300 km: Colombo's Esala Perahera on 18–28 Aug, and Sigiriya's The Gathering at Minneriya around 15 Jul – 30 Sep.