Badulla Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (90°F) in July to a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 22°C (72°F) in July to around 18°C (64°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Badulla has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1851 mm (73 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Badulla shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 294 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 70 mm (2.8 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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