Bandarawela Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Bandarawela experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C (79°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in July to 18°C (64°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Bandarawela has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1749 mm (69 in) of rainfall per year. Bandarawela can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 312 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 57 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation spread across 12 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Bandarawela Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Bandarawela can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bandarawela.

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