Climate of Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Area-weighted average across Hambantota. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Hambantota, a subdivision of Sri Lanka, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 26°C / 78.8°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in May, with rainfall from 41 mm / 1.6 in to 236 mm / 9.3 in depending on the season (1260 mm / 49.6 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C78.8°F | 102 mm4″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.4°C79.5°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| March | 27.3°C81.1°F | 89 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.9°C82.2°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 28°C82.4°F | 108 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| July | 27.6°C81.7°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| September | 27.3°C81.1°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 27°C80.6°F | 161 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.5°C79.7°F | 236 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.2°C79.2°F | 161 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Hambantota?
Hambantota, Sri Lanka does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is May at 28°C / 82.4°F, and the driest is July at 41 mm / 1.6 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Hambantota?
Hambantota, Sri Lanka has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 26°C / 78.8°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1260 mm / 49.6 in, with the wettest month being November (236 mm / 9.3 in) and the driest July (41 mm / 1.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Hambantota?
The hottest month in Hambantota is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 28°C / 82.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Hambantota?
The coldest month in Hambantota is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 26°C / 78.8°F.
When does it rain most in Hambantota?
The wettest month in Hambantota is November, averaging about 236 mm / 9.3 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 41 mm / 1.6 in.