Climate Insights for Hambantota

Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Hottest
April
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
January
25°C low77°F low
Wettest
November
267 mm rain10.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°MayMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°JunMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AugMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°OctMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°DecMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 101mmFebPrecipitation: 50mmMarPrecipitation: 80mmAprPrecipitation: 118mmMayPrecipitation: 161mmJunPrecipitation: 62mmJulPrecipitation: 52mmAugPrecipitation: 61mmSepPrecipitation: 101mmOctPrecipitation: 150mmNovPrecipitation: 267mmDecPrecipitation: 149mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4inFebPrecipitation: 2inMarPrecipitation: 3.1inAprPrecipitation: 4.6inMayPrecipitation: 6.3inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inJulPrecipitation: 2inAugPrecipitation: 2.4inSepPrecipitation: 4inOctPrecipitation: 5.9inNovPrecipitation: 10.5inDecPrecipitation: 5.9in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 24km/hJunWind Speed: 28km/hJulWind Speed: 27km/hAugWind Speed: 27km/hSepWind Speed: 26km/hOctWind Speed: 20km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 15mphJunWind Speed: 17mphJulWind Speed: 17mphAugWind Speed: 17mphSepWind Speed: 16mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
19 km/h12 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
22 km/h13 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
14 km/h9 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
24 km/h15 mph
161 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
28 km/h17 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
27 km/h17 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
27 km/h17 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
26 km/h16 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
20 km/h12 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
14 km/h9 mph
267 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
16 km/h10 mph
149 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in