Climate Insights for Hambantota
Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Climate Overview
The climate in Hambantota is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,350 mm of precipitation falls per year. Hambantota receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hambantota sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Hambantota is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 53.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Hambantota receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hambantota sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Hambantota has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Hambantota has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Hambantota is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,350 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 267 mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 50 mm. That's 217 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.Hambantota is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 10.5 in of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2 in. That's 8.5 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.
Wind
Hambantota is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 27km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Hambantota is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 17mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hambantota 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 Hambantota 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.