Puttalam District Weather in July

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

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Kalpitiya Marawila Wayikkal Alankuda

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

Puttalam District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. July in Puttalam District generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°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.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kalpitiya with an average of 30 mm (1.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Wayikkal with 205 mm (8.1 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Kalpitiya, marking it as the year's driest month.

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 July

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

Temperature range in Puttalam District (July)

Precipitation variation in Puttalam District (July)

Kalpitiya

In July Kalpitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Kalpitiya →

Marawila

In July Marawila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
202 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Marawila →

Wayikkal

In July Wayikkal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
202 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
251 mm (9.9 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Wayikkal →

Alankuda

In July Alankuda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Alankuda →

Chilaw

In July Chilaw generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
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Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kalpitiya 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Marawila 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)
Wayikkal 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
Alankuda 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Chilaw 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Mudalaipali 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)

Puttalam District weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Puttalam District, Sri Lanka generally has pleasant weather conditions. Kalpitiya sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

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

Kalpitiya averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 27°C (81°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka during July, with Kalpitiya averaging close to 30 mm (1.2 in).

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

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Puttalam District, Sri Lanka. Typically, the climate in Kalpitiya is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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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