Climate of Puttalam, Puttalam, Sri Lanka
Point-value climate at Puttalam (Puttalam, Sri Lanka). Population approximately 45,661.
Located in Puttalam, Sri Lanka, Puttalam has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 45,661. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in January to 29.2°C / 84.6°F in May, with rainfall varying from 16 mm / 0.6 in (August) to 243 mm / 9.6 in (November) — about 1108 mm / 43.6 in across the year. Puttalam is the capital of Puttalam. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Puttalam's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: June, July, August.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7°C78.3°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| February | 26.8°C80.2°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| March | 28.4°C83.1°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| April | 29°C84.2°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 29.2°C84.6°F | 108 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 28.7°C83.7°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 28.4°C83.1°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 28.3°C82.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 28.4°C83.1°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| October | 27.6°C81.7°F | 214 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 243 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.8°C78.4°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Puttalam?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August. Puttalam's warmest month is May at an average of 29.2°C / 84.6°F, and its driest month is August with about 16 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Puttalam?
Puttalam, in Puttalam, Sri Lanka, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in January to 29.2°C / 84.6°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 1108 mm / 43.6 in, with the wettest month being November (243 mm / 9.6 in) and the driest August (16 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Puttalam in May?
The average temperature in Puttalam in May is 29.2°C / 84.6°F, with rainfall of about 108 mm / 4.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Puttalam?
The driest month in Puttalam is August, with about 16 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 28.3°C / 82.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Puttalam?
The wettest month in Puttalam is November, with approximately 243 mm / 9.6 in of average monthly rainfall.