Climate Insights for Badulla

The climate in Badulla is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 2,007 mm of precipitation falls per year. Badulla receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Badulla sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Badulla is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 79 in of precipitation falls per year. Badulla receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Badulla sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Badulla sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 30°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Badulla sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 86°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 70°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Badulla is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,007 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 167 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 381 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 63 mm. That's 318 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Badulla is a very wet location, receiving approximately 79 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 15 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 2.5 in. That's 12.5 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Badulla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Badulla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Badulla is during February, March and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 90 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Badulla is during February, March and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 86°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 64°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Badulla based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Badulla based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.