The climate in Puttalam during September can be summarized as very hot, humid and reasonably dry.
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.
Daytime temperature | 31.7°C 89°F |
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Nightly temperature | 25.4°C 77.6°F |
Average temperature | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 53 mm 2.1 ins |
Rainy days | 5 days |
Sea temperature | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
Humidity | 75% |
Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average September is the 6th driest 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Puttalam in September 2025.
Best places to visit in September
Hottest month: | May | 32.1°C 89.8°F |
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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 |