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Buttala Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Buttala has a steady very warm climate throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Buttala temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in June to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 20°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Buttala experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1959 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Buttala shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 337 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 85 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Buttala Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Buttala offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between March (8.3 hours daily) and November (6.4 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Forecast for Buttala

Fri   Jan 31
32°C | 22°C
NE 5 m/s
2 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Sat   Feb 01
31°C | 23°C
NE 5 m/s
0.7 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

Sun   Feb 02
33°C | 22°C
NE 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Buttala in Sri Lanka

Buttala has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 33°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Buttala?
    Rainy season in Buttala occurs in the months of April, October, November and December.
  • Which is the hottest month in Buttala?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Buttala?
    The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Buttala?
    November tops the wettest month list with 337 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Buttala?
    June is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Buttala?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.

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