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Badulla Climate by Month

Badulla has a steady warm climate throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Badulla remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 18°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (37 KM, 23 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Badulla in Sri Lanka

Badulla has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 31°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Badulla?
    Rainy season in Badulla occurs in the months of April, October, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Badulla?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Badulla?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Badulla?
    November tops the wettest month list with 294 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Badulla?
    June is the driest month with 70 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Badulla?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 198 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Badulla

    Thu   Dec 12
    26°C | 18°C
    NE 4 km/h
    11 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Fri   Dec 13
    26°C | 19°C
    NW 4 km/h
    15 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Dec 14
    25°C | 18°C
    N 7 km/h
    7.3 mm
    overcast and thunder

    overcast and thunder