22Β° to 30Β°
Coolest & Calm
The coolest month of the year, part of the best window for a calm beach holiday.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
23Β° to 31Β°
Driest of the Best
Among the driest months of the year, still part of the recommended window.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
24Β° to 32Β°
Heat Builds
Still part of the best window, though the heat starts climbing fast from here.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
25Β° to 33Β°
Rain Can Build
Very hot, and in some years rain picks up noticeably around this time.
β Umbrella handyπ₯΅ Heat protection
26Β° to 34Β°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, with rain easing back from April.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
25Β° to 33Β°
Windy & Dry
Rain is rare, though the sea often runs rough and windy, popular for kitesurfing.
π Rougher seas possibleπ₯΅ Heat protection
25Β° to 33Β°
Driest of the Year
One of the driest months of the year, still windy with rougher seas.
π Rougher seas possibleπ₯΅ Heat protection
25Β° to 33Β°
Windy & Dry
Still very dry and windy, rounding out the kitesurfing season.
π Rougher seas possibleπ₯΅ Heat protection
25Β° to 33Β°
Rain Builds
Rain ticks up as the year moves toward its wettest stretch.
β Umbrella handyπ₯΅ Heat protection
24Β° to 32Β°
Monsoon Arrives
Rain increases sharply as the northeast monsoon sets in.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
23Β° to 31Β°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, and the month of a notably severe flood event in 2021.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
22Β° to 30Β°
Deep Monsoon
Still part of the year's worst rainy stretch by the source's own account.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Puttalam?›
Puttalam's heaviest rain historically falls from October through December, with November the wettest month, averaging around 254mm across 15 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Puttalam?›
Mid-January through March is historically Puttalam's best window for a calm beach holiday, before the heat and rain both build.
What is the least favorable time to visit Puttalam?›
October through December is historically the wettest, most sustained rainy stretch of the year, and has occasionally brought severe flooding, as in November 2021.
Which month has the most rain in Puttalam?›
November is historically the wettest month, averaging around 254mm of rain across 15 days.
Which month is the driest in Puttalam?›
July and August are historically tied as the driest months, each averaging around 23mm of rain.
How hot does Puttalam get?›
May is historically the hottest month of the year on average.
What should I pack for Puttalam during the rainy season?›
Rain gear is worth having from around October through December.
Is Puttalam good for kitesurfing?›
Yes. Rain is rare from around June through August, but the sea often runs rough and windy during this stretch, drawing kitesurfers to the nearby Kalpitiya area.
Did Puttalam experience flooding recently?›
Puttalam experienced notably severe flooding in November 2021, a reminder that the historically wettest months can occasionally bring more extreme rain events.
Is Wilpattu National Park near Puttalam?›
Yes. Sri Lanka's largest national park, known for leopards and a landscape of natural lakes, sits a short drive from Puttalam.