The maximum temperature in Hikkaduwa is on average 29°C over the year, with values generally ranging between 28°C in August and 31°C in March. The climate is very wet, with about 4,223 mm of precipitation per year. The monthly minimum is 108 mm in January and the maximum reaches 657 mm in May.
The climate is suitable for a trip to Hikkaduwa in: January, February, March, April, October, November and December. Nevertheless, the months when the weather is really pleasant are January, February, March and December.
For swimming, the most favorable period for water temperature is March, April, May, October and November, with a water temperature above 28.7°C.
However, the best time to fully enjoy the beach and swimming is January, February, March, October, November and December.
Water sports are particularly favorable in: January, February, March, October, November and December. For scuba diving and snorkeling, the best months are January, February, March, October, November and December.
In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in October, while crowding is high in January, February, March, April and December.
