Badulla Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Badulla remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a comfortable 26°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 18°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Badulla has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1851 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Badulla shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 294 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 70 mm of rainfall over 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Badulla Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Badulla serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 2.2 hours of daily sunlight. 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 Badulla.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year