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Yala Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Yala has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Yala remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July 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

Yala has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1163 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Yala shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 258 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 17 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Yala 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

Yala 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 (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Yala.

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 (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Forecast for Yala

Sun   Jan 12
29°C | 22°C
E 3 m/s
9.8 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Jan 13
30°C | 23°C
NE 5 m/s
20 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

hourly forecast
Tue   Jan 14
28°C | 23°C
NE 5 m/s
37 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Yala in Sri Lanka

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Yala?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
  • Does Yala have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Yala?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Yala?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Yala?
    November tops the wettest month list with 258 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Yala?
    July is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Yala?
    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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