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Hambantota Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Hambantota has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Hambantota temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in April to a comfortable 30°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 24°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Hambantota experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1228 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Hambantota shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 251 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 39 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Hambantota Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Hambantota offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between March (8.3 hours daily) and November (6.4 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Hambantota

Monday
24 Feb
Clear sky
Clear sky
30°C
0.5 mm
Tuesday
25 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
30°C
0.7 mm
Wednesday
26 Feb
Rain
Rain
28°C
0.4 mm

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Hambantota in Sri Lanka

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Hambantota?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
  • Which is the hottest month in Hambantota?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Hambantota?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hambantota?
    November tops the wettest month list with 251 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hambantota?
    July is the driest month with 39 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Hambantota?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.