23° to 31°
Dry Season Begins
Comparatively dry and calm, the start of the best window for a visit.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
24° to 32°
Dry & Pleasant
Still very dry, part of the best window for a visit.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
24° to 32°
Dry Season Ends
Still comparatively dry, rounding out the best window, with the heat starting to build.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
25° to 33°
Warmest Month
Among the warmest months of the year, with rain ticking up slightly.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
25° to 33°
Hot & Comparatively Dry
Among the warmest months of the year, still fairly light on rain.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
24° to 32°
Dry & Windy
Hot and dry, with breezier conditions as the southwest monsoon wind picks up.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
24° to 32°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, still hot and breezy.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
24° to 32°
Dry Stretch Continues
Still comparatively dry, rounding out the calmer mid-year stretch.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
24° to 32°
Rain Builds
Rain starts ticking up as the year moves toward its wettest stretch.
☔ Umbrella handy🥵 Heat protection
24° to 32°
Monsoon Arrives
Rain increases sharply as the northeast monsoon sets in.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
23° to 31°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, with an added risk of passing cyclones.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
23° to 31°
Deep Monsoon
Still very wet, closing out the year's rainiest stretch.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Hambantota?›
Hambantota's heaviest rain historically falls from October through December, with November the wettest month, averaging around 221mm across 13 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Hambantota?›
January through March is historically Hambantota's dry season and the best window for a visit.
What is the least favorable time to visit Hambantota?›
October through December is historically the wettest, most sustained rainy stretch of the year.
Which month has the most rain in Hambantota?›
November is historically the wettest month, averaging around 221mm of rain across 13 days.
Which month is the driest in Hambantota?›
July is historically the driest month, averaging around 30mm of rain.
How hot does Hambantota get?›
April and May are historically tied as the warmest months of the year on average.
What should I pack for Hambantota during the rainy season?›
Rain gear is worth having from around October through December.
Is Hambantota part of the dry zone?›
Yes. Hambantota sits in Sri Lanka's dry climatic zone, with noticeably less rain overall than the west coast or hill country.
Is Bundala National Park near Hambantota?›
Yes. This wetland sanctuary, known for elephants and migratory birds, sits just outside the city and is a popular day trip.
Do cyclones affect Hambantota?›
Occasionally. Sri Lanka is usually affected by tropical cyclones in November and December, and more rarely in May, when storms forming in the Bay of Bengal can bring heavy rain.