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When is the best time to visit Weligama?

Find the best time to travel to Weligama, 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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Weligama : best time to go in brief
Most pleasant sea
above 28.9°C
AprilMay
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Best time to go to Weligama

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

The maximum temperature in Weligama is on average 30°C over the year, with values generally ranging between 29°C in August and 31°C in March. Precipitation is fairly high, with about 1,404 mm per year. It ranges from 73 mm in January to 170 mm in November.

The climate is pleasant for traveling to Weligama year-round.

For swimming, the most favorable period for water temperature is April and May, with a water temperature above 28.9°C.

However, the best time to fully enjoy the beach and swimming is January, February, March, April and December.

Water sports are particularly favorable in: January, February, March, April and December. For scuba diving and snorkeling, the best months are January, February, March, April and December.

In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in October, while crowding is high in February, January and December.

Climate

Climate of Weligama, Sri Lanka

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

Climate charts in Weligama

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 Weligama?

Weligama has a equatorial climate, which is a type of tropical climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate (Af).

Activities

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

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

Activity calendar

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

Very favorable Potentially favorable Unfavourable
Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Beach and swimming
Animal observation
Diving and snorkeling
Watersports
Nature and landscapes
Well-being
Boat trip and cruise
Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

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

Peak crowds
JanuaryDecember
High season
February
Mid-season
MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberNovember
Quieter period
October
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Weligama?

Visitor numbers in Weligama 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 January, February and December, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November 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
45/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Weligama: Frequently asked questions

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

The climate is favorable year-round in Weligama: all twelve months show good conditions. If you must decide, these months stand out as the best choices: February, March, April and May.

No month is really to be avoided in Weligama: conditions remain fair to favorable throughout the year. The choice should be made based on prices, crowd levels or your preferred activities on site.

Precipitation is concentrated mainly in these months: May, September, October and November. The peak occurs in November, with about 170 mm of precipitation spread over approximately 12 wet days. Conversely, the driest month is January, with about 73 mm.

Temperatures vary little over the year in Weligama: expect on average 31°C during the day and 27°C at night, with March as the warmest month and August as the coolest month.

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

The sun is at its most generous in June, with about 12.0 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is December, with 8.8 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: January, February and December. For a quieter trip, aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Over the year, the average visitor index is 45/100.

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