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Weather in April in Hambantota District

Are you planning a trip a to Hambantota District in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Hambantota District in April?

Hambantota District is a region in Sri Lanka. April in Hambantota District generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Tangalle. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Yala with an average of 114 mm to heavy rainfall in Tangalle with 178 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 240 hours of sunshine in Tangalle. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Hambantota District for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Hambantota District climate page.

Where to go in Hambantota District in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Hambantota District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Hambantota District?

Tangalle

In April Tangalle generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Tangalle
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
97 mm 
6 days 
31°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
178 mm 
10 days 
May   >> May
>>  
31°C 
26°C 
240 hours 
165 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Tangalle

Tissamaharama

In April Tissamaharama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Tissamaharama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
33°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
77 mm 
6 days 
32°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
145 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
>>  
33°C 
26°C 
240 hours 
88 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Tissamaharama

Kataragama

In April Kataragama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kataragama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
33°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
76 mm 
6 days 
33°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
144 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
>>  
33°C 
26°C 
236 hours 
80 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Kataragama

Kirinda

In April Kirinda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kirinda
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
74 mm 
6 days 
32°C 
26°C 
240 hours 
133 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
240 hours 
86 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Kirinda

Yala

In April Yala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Yala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
68 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
26°C 
240 hours 
114 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
236 hours 
68 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Yala

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hambantota District, in Sri Lanka.

Is April the best time to visit Hambantota District?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Hambantota District with overall tolerable weather in Tangalle. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Hambantota District is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in Tangalle. On the other hand, the months of October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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