When is the best time to go to Badulla

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Badulla, 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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Badulla weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Badulla 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

Badulla January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 131mm 6.6hrs 12.5hrs

Badulla's weather in January is typically warm and wet in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Badulla and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Badulla with around 131mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 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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February

Badulla February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 103mm 7.4hrs 12.6hrs

February in Badulla is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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 Badulla.

February is in the winter in Badulla and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Badulla with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Badulla March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 99mm 8.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Badulla is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

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

March is in the spring in Badulla and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Badulla with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Badulla April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 182mm 7.3hrs 13hrs

Badulla's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Badulla and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Badulla with around 182mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Badulla May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 100mm 5.8hrs 13.2hrs

May is a damp, humid month in Badulla and the temperature is generally warm.

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 Badulla.

May is in the spring in Badulla and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Badulla with around 100mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Badulla June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 36mm 5.5hrs 12.5hrs

The climate in Badulla during June can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Badulla and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Badulla with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Badulla July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 52mm 5hrs 12.6hrs

July in Badulla is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Badulla and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Badulla with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Badulla August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 86mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Badulla is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Badulla, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Badulla and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Badulla with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Badulla September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 114mm 5.4hrs 13hrs

Badulla's weather in September is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.

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 Badulla.

September is in the fall / autumn in Badulla and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Badulla with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Badulla October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 241mm 5.5hrs 13.2hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Badulla and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Badulla and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Badulla with around 241mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Badulla November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 258mm 5.5hrs 12.5hrs

Badulla's weather in November is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Badulla and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Badulla with around 258mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Badulla December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 246mm 5.7hrs 12.6hrs

December in Badulla is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the winter in Badulla and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Badulla with around 246mm 9.7 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Badulla weather stats

Badulla weather statistics
Hottest month: May 26.4°C 79.5°F
Driest month: June 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: March 8.1hrs
Coldest month: January 24°C 75.2°F
Wettest month: November 258mm 10.2ins
Warmest sea: April 29.9°C 85.8°F
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