When is the best time to go to Wattala

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wattala 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

Wattala January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 55mm 8.4hrs 12.5hrs 28°C

The weather in January in Wattala is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Wattala and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Wattala with around 55mm 2.2 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Wattala February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 74mm 9.1hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

February in Wattala is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the winter in Wattala and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wattala with around 74mm 2.9 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Wattala March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 136mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

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

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

March is in the spring in Wattala and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wattala with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Wattala April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 250mm 8.1hrs 13hrs 30°C

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

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

April is in the spring in Wattala and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wattala with around 250mm 9.8 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Wattala weather in April »

May

Wattala May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 382mm 6.8hrs 13.2hrs 29°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Wattala and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wattala with around 382mm 15 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Wattala June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 186mm 6.6hrs 12.5hrs 28°C

June in Wattala is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

June is in the summer in Wattala and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wattala with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 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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July

Wattala July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 124mm 6.6hrs 12.6hrs 27°C

July in Wattala is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Wattala and is typically the 6th warmest 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wattala with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Wattala weather in July »

August

Wattala August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 116mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

The weather in August in Wattala is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

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

August is in the summer in Wattala and is typically the 5th warmest 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wattala with around 116mm 4.6 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Wattala weather in August »

September

Wattala September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 236mm 6.5hrs 13hrs 28°C

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Wattala and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wattala with around 236mm 9.3 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.

Wattala weather in September »

October

Wattala October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 371mm 6.7hrs 13.2hrs 28°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Wattala and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wattala with around 371mm 14.6 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Wattala November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 306mm 7.3hrs 12.5hrs 28°C

The weather in November in Wattala is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Wattala and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wattala with around 306mm 12.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Wattala weather in November »

December

Wattala December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 166mm 7.3hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Wattala and is typically the 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Wattala with around 166mm 6.5 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Wattala weather stats

Wattala weather statistics
Hottest month: May 30.9°C 87.6°F
Driest month: January 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: March 9.2hrs
Coldest month: December 30.1°C 86.2°F
Wettest month: May 382mm 15ins
Warmest sea: April 29.7°C 85.5°F
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