Hikkaduwa weather in September (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

Is Hikkaduwa a good destination in September, weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In September, the weather in Hikkaduwa generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 29°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 25°C.

Precipitation

Hikkaduwa in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 278 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Hikkaduwa. January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hikkaduwa climate page with graphs.

 

Hikkaduwa, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 278 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in September

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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