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Balapitiya Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Balapitiya has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Balapitiya experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in April to a comfortable 29°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 25°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Balapitiya has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2750 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Balapitiya, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 339 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 74 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Balapitiya Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Balapitiya enjoys sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Balapitiya

Mon   Jan 13
32°C | 23°C
N 2 m/s
1.4 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Tue   Jan 14
30°C | 23°C
NE 1 m/s
7.1 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Wed   Jan 15
30°C | 23°C
W 1 m/s
6.9 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Balapitiya in Sri Lanka

Balapitiya has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 30°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Balapitiya?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Balapitiya?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Balapitiya?
    May tops the wettest month list with 339 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Balapitiya?
    February is the driest month with 74 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Balapitiya?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.