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Udawalawe Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Udawalawe has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Udawalawe remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in March to a comfortable 30°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

Udawalawe has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1925 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Udawalawe shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 366 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 63 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Udawalawe Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Udawalawe 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: Hambantota, Sri Lanka (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Hambantota, Sri Lanka (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Forecast for Udawalawe

Friday
14 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
30°C
0.1 mm
Saturday
15 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
30°C
0.1 mm
Sunday
16 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
29°C
0.1 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Udawalawe in Sri Lanka

Udawalawe has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 32°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Udawalawe?
    Rainy season in Udawalawe occurs in the months of April, October, November and December.
  • Which is the hottest month in Udawalawe?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Udawalawe?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Udawalawe?
    November tops the wettest month list with 366 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Udawalawe?
    July is the driest month with 63 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Udawalawe?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.

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