Yala National Park Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Yala National Park experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in July to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in July to around 24°C (75°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Yala National Park has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1198 mm (47 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Yala National Park shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 265 mm (10 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 16 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Yala National Park Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Yala National Park 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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Yala National Park.

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