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Pottuvil Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Pottuvil maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Pottuvil remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in June to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 24°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Pottuvil has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1364 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Pottuvil shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in December, with an average of 293 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 26 mm of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Pottuvil Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

Pottuvil 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 (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Pottuvil.

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
Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Forecast for Pottuvil

Sun   Jan 12
29°C | 24°C
E 2 m/s
28 mm
broken clouds and chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Jan 13
30°C | 24°C
NE 2 m/s
21 mm
broken clouds and chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

hourly forecast
Tue   Jan 14
28°C | 24°C
NE 1 m/s
37 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Pottuvil in Sri Lanka

The best time to visit is during the drier months: May, June, July, August and September.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Pottuvil?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, October, November and December.
  • Which is the hottest month in Pottuvil?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Pottuvil?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Pottuvil?
    December tops the wettest month list with 293 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Pottuvil?
    July is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Pottuvil?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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