Kalpitiya Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kalpitiya has a steady very warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Kalpitiya experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 30°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 24°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kalpitiya has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1161 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 256 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 30 mm over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kalpitiya Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Forecast for Kalpitiya
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kalpitiya in Sri Lanka
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, June, July and August.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
April has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 256 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.
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