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Puttalam in April 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Puttalam in April 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether April is a good month to travel to Puttalam, Sri Lanka.

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Is it worth visiting Puttalam in April?

Check your ideal travel criteria and see if the month of April suits your plans to go to Puttalam.

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Puttalam in April in summary

Favourable weather

Min 29°C Max 32°C 155 mm 10 day(s) 76% 32% 31°C UV 7 11.4 h/day

Possible activities in April

Beach and swimmingAnimal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise

Practical guidelines

Moderate crowds 06:02 18:20

Hourly weather

Average weather in Puttalam in April 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Puttalam in April 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in April. This allows you to forecast the weather in April 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 30 April 2027

Dominant weather

Partly Cloudy

10 days out of 30 (33%)

27.0°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

9 days out of 30 (30%)

Moderate rain at times

7 days out of 30 (23%)

Cloudy

3 days out of 30 (10%)

Dominant weather

Partly Cloudy

10 days out of 30 (33%)

26.8°C

Other common conditions

Moderate rain at times

8 days out of 30 (26%)

Clear/Sunny

7 days out of 30 (23%)

Cloudy

3 days out of 30 (10%)

Dominant weather

Moderate rain at times

11 days out of 30 (36%)

29.0°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

11 days out of 30 (36%)

Clear/Sunny

7 days out of 30 (23%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 30 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

14 days out of 30 (46%)

31.4°C

Other common conditions

Moderate rain at times

9 days out of 30 (30%)

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 30 (16%)

Heavy rain

1 days out of 30 (3%)

12h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

13 days out of 30 (43%)

31.4°C

Other common conditions

Moderate rain at times

9 days out of 30 (30%)

Partly Cloudy

4 days out of 30 (13%)

Heavy rain

3 days out of 30 (10%)

15h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

12 days out of 30 (40%)

29.6°C

Other common conditions

Moderate rain at times

9 days out of 30 (30%)

Heavy rain

5 days out of 30 (16%)

Partly Cloudy

3 days out of 30 (10%)

18h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

12 days out of 30 (40%)

28.2°C

Other common conditions

Moderate rain at times

10 days out of 30 (33%)

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 30 (16%)

Heavy rain

3 days out of 30 (10%)

21h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

10 days out of 30 (33%)

27.6°C

Other common conditions

Moderate rain at times

9 days out of 30 (30%)

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 30 (20%)

Heavy rain

3 days out of 30 (10%)

Climate

Climate of Puttalam in April

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Puttalam in April.

Temperatures and rain in Puttalam in April

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in April.

Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of April is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.

Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.

Average rainfall

About the climate in Puttalam in April

The climate of Puttalam in April is humid. An average of 155 mm precipitation is recorded over 24 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in March, an average of 101 mm is recorded over 16 days.

Temperatures are warm in Puttalam in April. The average maximum temperature reaches 32°C, while the minimum falls to about 29°C. The month's average temperature is 30°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Puttalam in April: 35°C as a maximum in 2010 and 25°C as a minimum in 2020. Maximum temperatures generally exceed 30° throughout the month.

In April, the days last on average 12:18 in Puttalam. The sun rises around 06:02 and sets around 18:20.

With favorable weather, the month of April is a good month to travel to Puttalam in Sri Lanka.

Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Beach and swimming, Animal observation, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Puttalam in April

Check the seasonal normals in Puttalam in April and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026

Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025

Weather data	March	April	May
Outside temperature
Average temperature	29.6°C	30.3°C	30.1°C
Maximum temperature	31.9°C	31.8°C	31.2°C
Minimum temperature	27.4°C	28.8°C	29.0°C
Record maximum temperature	36.0°C (2009)	35.0°C (2010)	34.0°C (2016)
Record low temperature	23.0°C (2020)	25.0°C (2020)	22.0°C (2021)
Number of days at +30°	30 day(s) (97%)	30 day(s) (100%)	29 day(s) (94%)
Number of days at +18°	31 day(s) (100%)	30 day(s) (100%)	31 day(s) (100%)
Number of days below 0°	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average)	28.9°C	29.5°C	29.5°C
Sea temperature (minimum)	28.0°C	28.4°C	28.7°C
Sea temperature (maximum)	29.8°C	30.6°C	30.2°C
Wind
Wind speed	20 km/h	19 km/h	28 km/h
Wind temperature	27.4°C	28.8°C	29.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation	100.9 mm	154.6 mm	221.3 mm
Number of days with precipitation	16 day(s) (52%)	24 day(s) (80%)	23 day(s) (74%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm)	6 day(s) (19%)	10 day(s) (32%)	11 day(s) (35%)
Record precipitation in one day	40.9 mm (2009)	39.0 mm (2018)	323.1 mm (2016)
Other weather data
Humidity	75%	76%	77%
Visibility	9.7 km	9.5 km	9.4 km
Cloud cover	21%	32%	45%
UV index	7	7	7
Daily sunshine	11h	11h	12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time	06h17	06h02	05h53
Sunset time	18h22	18h20	18h21
Day length	12h05	12h18	12h28
Our opinion on the climate in April
The review of Where And When	favourable weather	favourable weather	favourable weather

Activities and events

What to do in Puttalam in April?

Possible activities in April

Beach and swimmingAnimal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise

Observed weather

What was the weather like in Puttalam in April last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Puttalam in April 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
	1 Patchy rain nearby 26°C30°C0.4 mm	2 Cloudy 26°C31°C1.0 mm	3 Moderate rain at times 26°C29°C1.5 mm	4 Patchy rain nearby 25°C29°C6.3 mm	5 Patchy rain nearby 26°C30°C0.2 mm	6 Overcast 26°C30°C5.1 mm
7 Patchy rain nearby 26°C31°C1.2 mm	8 Patchy rain nearby 25°C30°C0.8 mm	9 Cloudy 26°C30°C1.3 mm	10 Patchy rain nearby 26°C30°C1.6 mm	11 Patchy rain nearby 28°C31°C0.4 mm	12 Patchy rain nearby 28°C30°C0.5 mm	13 Overcast 27°C31°C0.2 mm
14 Cloudy 28°C31°C0.1 mm	15 Patchy rain nearby 27°C32°C0.8 mm	16 Cloudy 26°C31°C0.1 mm	17 Heavy rain at times 28°C31°C1.2 mm	18 Cloudy 28°C31°C0.0 mm	19 Patchy rain nearby 28°C31°C0.2 mm	20 Cloudy 28°C32°C0.3 mm
21 Cloudy 27°C32°C0.5 mm	22 Cloudy 27°C31°C0.9 mm	23 Patchy rain nearby 28°C31°C0.5 mm	24 Cloudy 28°C31°C0.6 mm	25 Moderate rain at times 27°C31°C0.7 mm	26 Heavy rain at times 27°C31°C3.6 mm	27 Patchy rain nearby 27°C30°C0.2 mm
28 Patchy rain nearby 27°C30°C0.2 mm	29 Clear/Sunny 28°C31°C0.0 mm	30 Partly Cloudy 28°C30°C0.5 mm

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Where to go near Puttalam in April?

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26°C 29°C 268 mm 8.3 h/day

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Puttalam in April: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Puttalam in April, which places this month 4th out of 12.

Expect an average of 32°C during the day and 29°C at night, with about 155 mm of precipitation spread over 10 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 30°C on average in April, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 11.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Beach and swimming, Animal observation, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 36/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

The most favorable months in Puttalam are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.

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Average weather in Puttalam in April 2027

Climate of Puttalam in April

Temperatures and rain in Puttalam in April

Average daily weather

Monthly temperatures

Monthly precipitation

About the climate in Puttalam in April

Seasonal normals of Puttalam in April

What to do in Puttalam in April?

What was the weather like in Puttalam in April last?

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