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When is the best time to visit Uppuveli?

Find the best time to travel to Uppuveli, Sri Lanka, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Best time to go to Uppuveli

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Uppuveli.

Climate

Climate of Uppuveli, Sri Lanka

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Uppuveli.

Climate charts in Uppuveli

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Uppuveli?

Uppuveli has a wet and dry climate, which is a type of tropical climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is a tropical savanna climate (with dry summer) (As).

Activities

What to do in Uppuveli and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Uppuveli and the activities you wish to do there.

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Uppuveli.

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Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Uppuveli according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
High season
Quieter period
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Uppuveli?

Visitor numbers in Uppuveli vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in July and August, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
41/100
Nearby

Destinations near Uppuveli

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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Uppuveli: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The best weather conditions in Uppuveli are concentrated over 9 months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. It is during this period that the weather is considered good to ideal.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Uppuveli are the following: April, October and November. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

Precipitation is concentrated mainly in these months: October, November and December. The peak occurs in November, with about 310 mm of precipitation spread over approximately 16 wet days. Conversely, the driest month is June, with about 30 mm.

The hottest month in Uppuveli is April, with an average of 35°C during the day and 28°C at night. The coolest is December, with 29°C during the day and 24°C at night.

Swimming is most pleasant when the water temperature exceeds 29°C, that is during these months: April, May, June, July and October. The peak is reached in May, with about 30°C on average.

The sun is at its most generous in June, with about 12.6 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is December, with 7.1 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: July and August. For a quieter trip, aim for January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December. Over the year, the average visitor index is 41/100.

We detail the month-by-month weather of 12 nearby destinations, including Trincomalee, Kallara beach (Thiriyai) and Arisimale Beach. Compare them to build a coherent itinerary: conditions can vary from one city to another, even over short distances.
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