When is the best time to go to Wattegama
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Wattegama, 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 Wattegama
Wattegama weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wattegama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 151mm | 7.2hrs | 12.5hrs |
January is a wet, humid month in Wattegama and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Wattegama, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Wattegama and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Wattegama with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Wattegama weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 108mm | 8hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Wattegama is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wattegama, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Wattegama and is typically the 2nd 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wattegama with around 108mm 4.2 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 hours of sunshine per day.
Wattegama weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 93mm | 8.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Wattegama is characteristically 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 Wattegama.
March is in the spring in Wattegama 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 (73°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wattegama with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 143mm | 7.9hrs | 13hrs |
Wattegama's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wattegama for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Wattegama and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wattegama with around 143mm 5.6 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 99mm | 6.6hrs | 13.2hrs |
May is a a little damp, humid month in Wattegama and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wattegama.
May is in the spring in Wattegama 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 (76°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wattegama with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 64mm | 6.4hrs | 12.5hrs |
The weather in June in Wattegama is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wattegama.
June is in the summer in Wattegama and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wattegama with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 65mm | 6.1hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Wattegama is generally reasonably dry 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 an okay time to visit Wattegama.
July is in the summer in Wattegama and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wattegama with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 81mm | 6.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Wattegama is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
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 Wattegama.
August is in the summer in Wattegama and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wattegama with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 100mm | 6.3hrs | 13hrs |
Wattegama's weather in September is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wattegama for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Wattegama and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wattegama with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Wattegama weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 208mm | 6.3hrs | 13.2hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Wattegama 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 Wattegama.
October is in the fall / autumn in Wattegama and is typically the 3rd 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 October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wattegama with around 208mm 8.2 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.
Wattegama weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 265mm | 6.2hrs | 12.5hrs |
November in Wattegama is generally very 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 Wattegama.
November is in the fall / autumn in Wattegama 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 Wattegama with around 265mm 10.4 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Wattegama weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 262mm | 6.3hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Wattegama is generally very 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 Wattegama.
December is in the winter in Wattegama and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Wattegama with around 262mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Wattegama weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 30.8°C 87.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 64mm 2.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 265mm 10.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
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