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
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hambantota.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 78%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 6 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in March, April and November and highest during May, June, July, August and September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Hambantota
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
April has an average maximum temperature of 31°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 251 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 39 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.
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