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Dambulla Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Dambulla has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Dambulla remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 21°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Dambulla has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1369 mm of rainfall annually. Dambulla can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 255 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 46 mm of rainfall, spread across 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Dambulla Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Dambulla

Sun   Jan 12
28°C | 23°C
E 6 m/s
12 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Mon   Jan 13
30°C | 22°C
E 5 m/s
5.9 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Tue   Jan 14
27°C | 23°C
E 5 m/s
12 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Dambulla in Sri Lanka

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Dambulla?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
  • Which is the hottest month in Dambulla?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Dambulla?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dambulla?
    November tops the wettest month list with 255 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dambulla?
    June is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.

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