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Buttala in Sri Lanka enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 32°C (90°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
In Buttala temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in December to a very warm 34°C (93°F) in June. Nighttime lows range from 24°C (75°F) in June to 20°C (68°F) in December.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Buttala by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. June, the warmest month, averages 205 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across Sri Lanka. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Buttala's average annual maximum temperature is 32°C (90°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
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 Buttala, December is the coolest month, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and humidity around 76%, considered high. In June, the warmest month, temperatures average 34°C (93°F) with 78% 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.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Buttala's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Buttala climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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