Hambantota weather in April (Hambantota District, Sri Lanka)

Is April a good time to explore Hambantota weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During April, Hambantota usually has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 31°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 26°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Hambantota in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 240 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While November tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hambantota climate page with graphs.

 

Hambantota, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 240 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in April

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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