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Weather in September in Hambantota District

Considering a trip to Hambantota District this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Hambantota District in September?

Hambantota District is a region in Sri Lanka. September in Hambantota District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Tangalle at 30°C and very warm in Kataragama at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Kataragama and 25°C in Tangalle. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yala with an average of 45 mm to high rainfall in Tangalle with 150 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Tangalle enjoys approximately 210 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Hambantota District for September, 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 September

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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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 September for the 5 most popular destinations in Hambantota District?

Tangalle

In September Tangalle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Tangalle
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
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30°C 
25°C 
202 hours 
109 mm 
9 days 
30°C 
25°C 
210 hours 
150 mm 
10 days 
October   >> October
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
195 hours 
213 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Tangalle

Tissamaharama

In September Tissamaharama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
<<   August August
<<  
33°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
29 mm 
8 days 
33°C 
25°C 
210 hours 
62 mm 
9 days 
October   >> October
>>  
32°C 
25°C 
195 hours 
169 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Tissamaharama

Kataragama

In September Kataragama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate 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
<<   August August
<<  
34°C 
25°C 
203 hours 
26 mm 
8 days 
34°C 
25°C 
210 hours 
55 mm 
9 days 
October   >> October
>>  
32°C 
24°C 
195 hours 
179 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Kataragama

Kirinda

In September Kirinda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
<<   August August
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
29 mm 
8 days 
31°C 
26°C 
210 hours 
62 mm 
9 days 
October   >> October
>>  
31°C 
25°C 
195 hours 
157 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Kirinda

Yala

In September Yala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
<<   August August
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
203 hours 
20 mm 
8 days 
31°C 
26°C 
210 hours 
45 mm 
9 days 
October   >> October
>>  
31°C 
25°C 
195 hours 
151 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Yala

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

Is September the best time to visit Hambantota District?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Tangalle, September might be a good time to visit Hambantota District.

On average, the best time to visit Hambantota District is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in Tangalle. The weather in October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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