Puttalam Climate by Month
Puttalam has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The temperature in Puttalam remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 30°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 24°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Puttalam has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1389 mm of rainfall annually. Puttalam can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 259 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 44 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Puttalam in Sri Lanka
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October and November.
March has an average maximum temperature of 33°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 259 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 44 mm of precipitation.
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