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
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Buttala.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 78%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Buttala
partly cloudy and chance of rain
partly cloudy and slight 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:
Rainy season in Buttala occurs in the months of April, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 337 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.
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