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Puttalam in July 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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

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Puttalam in July 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Puttalam in July in summary
Favourable weather
Min 28°C Max 30°C 118 mm 6 day(s) 77% 39% 29°C UV 7 11.5 h/day
Best activities in July
Animal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:00 18:33
Hourly weather

Average weather in Puttalam in July 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Puttalam in July 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in July. This allows you to forecast the weather in July 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.

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Climate

Climate of Puttalam in July

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

Temperatures and rain in Puttalam in July

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in July.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of July 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 July

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Puttalam in July

Check the seasonal normals in Puttalam in July 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
Month analyzed
July
Weather data June July August
Outside temperature
Average temperature 29.4°C 28.9°C 28.8°C
Maximum temperature 30.3°C 29.9°C 29.8°C
Minimum temperature 28.4°C 28.0°C 27.8°C
Record maximum temperature 33.0°C
(2014)
33.0°C
(2015)
33.0°C
(2015)
Record low temperature 26.0°C
(2009)
23.0°C
(2021)
25.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 23 day(s)
(77%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 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) 28.4°C 27.2°C 26.8°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 27.1°C 26.1°C 25.7°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.7°C 28.6°C 28.2°C
Wind
Wind speed 34 km/h 32 km/h 31 km/h
Wind temperature 28.4°C 28.0°C 27.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 158.1 mm 118.1 mm 139.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 22 day(s)
(73%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
21 day(s)
(68%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 9 day(s)
(29%)
6 day(s)
(21%)
8 day(s)
(25%)
Record precipitation in one day 67.9 mm
(2016)
46.0 mm
(2020)
86.9 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 77% 77% 77%
Visibility 9.6 km 9.6 km 9.6 km
Cloud cover 47% 39% 42%
UV index 6 7 6
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h54 06h00 06h04
Sunset time 18h29 18h33 18h26
Day length 12h35 12h33 12h22
Our opinion on the climate in July
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Puttalam in July?

Best activities in July
Animal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Possible activities in July
Beach and swimming
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Puttalam in July last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C0.1 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C2.4 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C0.5 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
27°C30°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
27°C30°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
27°C30°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C0.1 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C0.7 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C1.8 mm
15
Partly Cloudy
27°C29°C0.1 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C1.2 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C0.4 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
27°C29°C1.2 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
26°C27°C1.3 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C0.4 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C0.0 mm
22
Partly Cloudy
26°C28°C0.5 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
27°C28°C3.1 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C0.5 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C1.4 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
25°C27°C1.7 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
25°C27°C0.5 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
26°C28°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C1.2 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Puttalam in July?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Puttalam in July: 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 July, which places this month 7th out of 12.

Expect an average of 30°C during the day and 28°C at night, with about 118 mm of precipitation spread over 6 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 27°C on average in July, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 11.5 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Animal observation, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 35/100. 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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