Puttalam District Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka in April.

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Kalpitiya Marawila Wayikkal Alankuda

Thinking about venturing to Puttalam District, Sri Lanka this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Puttalam District in April

Puttalam District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. April in Puttalam 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 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Kalpitiya. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Puttalam District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kalpitiya with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Wayikkal with 190 mm (7.5 in).

Explore Puttalam District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Puttalam District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kalpitiya)

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Puttalam District in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Puttalam District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Puttalam District

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Puttalam District (April)

Precipitation variation in Puttalam District (April)

Kalpitiya

In April Kalpitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Kalpitiya →

Marawila

In April Marawila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
234 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Marawila →

Wayikkal

In April Wayikkal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
234 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
256 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Wayikkal →

Alankuda

In April Alankuda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Alankuda →

Chilaw

In April Chilaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Chilaw →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Puttalam District in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kalpitiya 32°C (90°F) 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Marawila 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
Wayikkal 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Alankuda 32°C (90°F) 27°C (81°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Chilaw 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Mudalaipali 32°C (90°F) 27°C (81°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)

Puttalam District weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka in April?

April in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka brings unpleasant weather. In Kalpitiya, daytime temperatures are typically around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows hover near 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka in April?

In Kalpitiya, the average daytime high in April is 32°C (90°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

Does Puttalam District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in April?

Kalpitiya typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 120 mm (4.7 in) on average across Puttalam District, Sri Lanka.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Puttalam District, Sri Lanka?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kalpitiya, April might be a good time to visit Puttalam District, Sri Lanka. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Kalpitiya. On the other hand, the months of October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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