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Yala National Park in April 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Yala National Park 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 Yala National Park, Sri Lanka.

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Yala National Park in April 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Yala National Park in April in summary
Fair weather
Min 28°C Max 31°C 220 mm 14 day(s) 80% 26% 31°C UV 7 12.1 h/day
Possible activities in April
Beach and swimmingBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 05:57 18:12
Hourly weather

Average weather in Yala National Park in April 2027

Fair weather

The weather in Yala National Park 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.

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Climate

Climate of Yala National Park in April

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Yala National Park in April.

Temperatures and rain in Yala National Park 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 Yala National Park in April

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Yala National Park in April

Check the seasonal normals in Yala National Park 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
Month analyzed
April
Weather data March April May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 28.8°C 29.4°C 29.3°C
Maximum temperature 30.4°C 30.9°C 30.7°C
Minimum temperature 27.1°C 27.8°C 27.9°C
Record maximum temperature 33.0°C
(2009)
33.0°C
(2013)
33.0°C
(2013)
Record low temperature 25.0°C
(2009)
26.0°C
(2009)
26.0°C
(2010)
Number of days at +30° 27 day(s)
(87%)
29 day(s)
(97%)
28 day(s)
(90%)
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) 29.0°C 29.7°C 29.0°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 28.3°C 28.5°C 27.8°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.8°C 30.7°C 30.4°C
Wind
Wind speed 19 km/h 18 km/h 26 km/h
Wind temperature 27.1°C 27.8°C 28.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 147.5 mm 220.4 mm 182.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 18 day(s)
(58%)
24 day(s)
(80%)
19 day(s)
(61%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 9 day(s)
(28%)
14 day(s)
(45%)
10 day(s)
(31%)
Record precipitation in one day 54.8 mm
(2011)
57.9 mm
(2014)
59.2 mm
(2018)
Other weather data
Humidity 79% 80% 80%
Visibility 9.6 km 9.3 km 9.4 km
Cloud cover 20% 26% 32%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 11h 12h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h11 05h57 05h49
Sunset time 18h15 18h12 18h13
Day length 12h04 12h15 12h24
Our opinion on the climate in April
The review of Where And When favourable weather fair weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Yala National Park in April?

Possible activities in April
Beach and swimmingBoat trip and cruise
Activities not recommended in April
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Yala National Park in April last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
27°C30°C0.4 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
28°C30°C1.1 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
26°C29°C1.3 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C4.2 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
27°C29°C4.1 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
27°C30°C0.5 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C1.5 mm
8
Moderate rain at times
27°C29°C4.3 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
27°C29°C2.1 mm
10
Heavy rain at times
27°C30°C1.4 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
27°C29°C1.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
28°C31°C0.0 mm
13
Cloudy
28°C32°C0.1 mm
14
Moderate or heavy rain shower
27°C31°C2.2 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
28°C30°C0.6 mm
16
Cloudy
28°C30°C0.2 mm
17
Cloudy
28°C30°C0.1 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
29°C31°C0.1 mm
19
Overcast
29°C31°C0.1 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
29°C30°C0.3 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
28°C30°C0.2 mm
22
Cloudy
28°C30°C0.2 mm
23
Cloudy
29°C31°C0.3 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
29°C30°C0.4 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
28°C30°C0.6 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C0.5 mm
27
Cloudy
28°C30°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
28°C30°C0.4 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
28°C30°C4.4 mm
30
Light rain shower
28°C30°C1.1 mm
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Where to go near Yala National Park in April?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Yala National Park in April: your frequently asked questions

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

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Yala National Park in April, which ranks this month 10th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 31°C during the day and 28°C at night, with about 220 mm of precipitation spread over 14 rainy days.

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

Expect about 12.1 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 and Boat trip and cruise.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 47/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Yala National Park are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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