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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ambalangoda weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ambalangoda are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ambalangoda January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 89mm 8hrs 12.5hrs 28°C

Hot, humid and a little damp weather often prevails in Ambalangoda during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ambalangoda, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Ambalangoda and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ambalangoda with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Ambalangoda February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 101mm 8.7hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

February in Ambalangoda is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ambalangoda for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Ambalangoda and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ambalangoda with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Ambalangoda March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 134mm 9hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in March in Ambalangoda is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ambalangoda for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Ambalangoda and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ambalangoda with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Ambalangoda April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 251mm 7.9hrs 13hrs 30°C

Ambalangoda's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ambalangoda for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Ambalangoda and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ambalangoda with around 251mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Ambalangoda May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 349mm 6.6hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

May is a very wet, humid month in Ambalangoda and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ambalangoda for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Ambalangoda and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ambalangoda with around 349mm 13.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Ambalangoda June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 236mm 6.4hrs 12.5hrs 29°C

June in Ambalangoda is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ambalangoda.

June is in the summer in Ambalangoda and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ambalangoda with around 236mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Ambalangoda July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 209mm 6.4hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

July in Ambalangoda is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ambalangoda.

July is in the summer in Ambalangoda and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ambalangoda with around 209mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Ambalangoda August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 181mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs 28°C

The weather in August in Ambalangoda is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ambalangoda.

August is in the summer in Ambalangoda and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ambalangoda with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Ambalangoda September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 270mm 6.3hrs 13hrs 28°C

Ambalangoda's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ambalangoda.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ambalangoda and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ambalangoda with around 270mm 10.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ambalangoda weather in September »

October

Ambalangoda October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 363mm 6.5hrs 13.1hrs 28°C

October is a very wet, humid month in Ambalangoda and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ambalangoda.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ambalangoda and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ambalangoda with around 363mm 14.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Ambalangoda November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 305mm 7hrs 12.5hrs 29°C

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Ambalangoda during the month of November

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ambalangoda.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ambalangoda and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ambalangoda with around 305mm 12 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Ambalangoda December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 181mm 7.1hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

December in Ambalangoda is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ambalangoda.

December is in the winter in Ambalangoda and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ambalangoda with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Ambalangoda weather stats

Ambalangoda weather statistics
Hottest month: April 30.9°C 87.6°F
Driest month: January 89mm 3.5ins
Sunniest month: March 9hrs
Coldest month: January 29.7°C 85.5°F
Wettest month: October 363mm 14.3ins
Warmest sea: April 29.8°C 85.6°F
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