Puttalam District Weather in February

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

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Kalpitiya Marawila Wayikkal Alankuda

Thinking about venturing to Puttalam District, Sri Lanka this February 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 February

Puttalam District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. February in Puttalam District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C (88°F) in Kalpitiya to 33°C (91°F) in Andigama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Andigama and 25°C (77°F) in Kalpitiya. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For specific regional insights in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mudalaipali with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Wayikkal with 53 mm (2.1 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 February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Puttalam District (February)

Precipitation variation in Puttalam District (February)

Kalpitiya

In February Kalpitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kalpitiya →

Marawila

In February Marawila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
246 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Marawila →

Wayikkal

In February Wayikkal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
246 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Wayikkal →

Alankuda

In February Alankuda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Alankuda →

Chilaw

In February Chilaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Chilaw →

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

In our records: Sri Lanka February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Sri Lanka was 8°C (46°F) in Nuwara Eliya on February 24, 2003.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kalpitiya 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Marawila 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Wayikkal 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Alankuda 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Chilaw 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Mudalaipali 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)

Puttalam District weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

February in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka brings tolerable weather. In Kalpitiya, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

In Kalpitiya, the average daytime high in February is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka during February, with Kalpitiya averaging close to 39 mm (1.5 in).

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Kalpitiya, February might be a good time to visit Puttalam District, Sri Lanka.

Generally speaking, July provides pleasant weather in Kalpitiya. On the other hand, the months of October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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