When is the best time to go to Puttalam
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Puttalam, 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.
Average temperatures in Puttalam
Puttalam weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Puttalam 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 45mm | 8.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
The weather in January in Puttalam is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Puttalam, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Puttalam and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Puttalam with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 38mm | 8.7hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Puttalam is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Puttalam, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Puttalam and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Puttalam with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Puttalam weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 82mm | 9.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Puttalam is characteristically very hot, humid and a little damp.
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 Puttalam.
March is in the spring in Puttalam and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Puttalam with around 82mm 3.2 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 167mm | 8.3hrs | 13hrs |
Puttalam's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Puttalam for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Puttalam and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Puttalam with around 167mm 6.6 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 129mm | 7.2hrs | 13.2hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Puttalam and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Puttalam for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Puttalam and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Puttalam with around 129mm 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 22mm | 6.5hrs | 12.5hrs |
The climate in Puttalam during June can be summarized as very hot, humid and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puttalam, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Puttalam and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Puttalam with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 18mm | 6.4hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Puttalam is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puttalam, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Puttalam and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Puttalam with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 14mm | 6.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Puttalam is characteristically very hot, humid and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puttalam, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Puttalam and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Puttalam with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 53mm | 6.7hrs | 13hrs |
Puttalam's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Puttalam, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Puttalam and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Puttalam with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Puttalam weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 261mm | 6.6hrs | 13.2hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Puttalam and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Puttalam for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Puttalam and is typically the 3rd warmest 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 October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Puttalam with around 261mm 10.3 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 243mm | 6.6hrs | 12.5hrs |
Puttalam's weather in November is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Puttalam for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Puttalam and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Puttalam with around 243mm 9.6 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Puttalam weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 156mm | 6.9hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Puttalam is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Puttalam.
December is in the winter in Puttalam and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Puttalam with around 156mm 6.1 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Puttalam weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 32.1°C 89.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 14mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 261mm 10.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
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