Hambantota Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Hambantota, Hambantota District, Sri Lanka is 31°C (88°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Hambantota compares to cities worldwide.

In Hambantota temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in December to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 26°C (79°F) in April to 24°C (75°F) in December.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Hambantota by month:

Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. April, the warmest month of the year, receives 240 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Hambantota's average annual maximum temperature is 31°C (88°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year, one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.

Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year, mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.

Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually, known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.

Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Hambantota, December is the coolest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and humidity around 76%, considered high. In April, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 75% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels, they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.

Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Hambantota this rarely lasts long on the ground.

For more on Hambantota's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Hambantota climate page.