Puttalam Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Puttalam has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Puttalam remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 30°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 24°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Puttalam has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1389 mm of rainfall annually. Puttalam can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 259 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 44 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Puttalam Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Puttalam in Sri Lanka
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October and November.
March has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 259 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 44 mm of precipitation.
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