Climate of Puttalam, Sri Lanka
Area-weighted average across Puttalam. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Puttalam, a subdivision of Sri Lanka, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.6°C / 78.1°F in January to 28.9°C / 84°F in May, with rainfall from 30 mm / 1.2 in to 251 mm / 9.9 in depending on the season (1283 mm / 50.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.6°C78.1°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| February | 26.7°C80.1°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| March | 28.1°C82.6°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| April | 28.7°C83.7°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.9°C84°F | 129 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 28.5°C83.3°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| July | 28.1°C82.6°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 28.1°C82.6°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 28.1°C82.6°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| October | 27.4°C81.3°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.5°C79.7°F | 251 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.7°C78.3°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Puttalam?
The best months to visit Puttalam, Sri Lanka for sunny, dry weather are July, August. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 28.9°C / 84°F, and the driest is August with about 30 mm / 1.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Puttalam?
Puttalam, Sri Lanka has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.6°C / 78.1°F in January to 28.9°C / 84°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1283 mm / 50.5 in, with the wettest month being November (251 mm / 9.9 in) and the driest August (30 mm / 1.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Puttalam?
The hottest month in Puttalam is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.9°C / 84°F.
What is the coldest month in Puttalam?
The coldest month in Puttalam is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.6°C / 78.1°F.
When does it rain most in Puttalam?
The wettest month in Puttalam is November, averaging about 251 mm / 9.9 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 30 mm / 1.2 in.