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

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

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Yala National Park in July in summary

Favourable weather

Min 27°C Max 31°C 32 mm 1 day(s) 77% 29% 29°C UV 7 12.4 h/day

Best activities in July

Beach and swimmingBoat trip and cruise

Practical guidelines

Moderate crowds 05:57 18:24

Hourly weather

Average weather in Yala National Park in July 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Yala National Park 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.

From 1st to 31 July 2027

Dominant weather

Partly Cloudy

14 days out of 31 (45%)

26.5°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

10 days out of 31 (32%)

Moderate rain at times

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Partly Cloudy

13 days out of 31 (41%)

28.2°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

11 days out of 31 (35%)

Moderate rain at times

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

18 days out of 31 (58%)

30.2°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

18 days out of 31 (58%)

30.6°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Moderate rain at times

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

1 days out of 31 (3%)

12h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

18 days out of 31 (58%)

29.2°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

15h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

17 days out of 31 (54%)

27.4°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

9 days out of 31 (29%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

18h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

14 days out of 31 (45%)

27.0°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

12 days out of 31 (38%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

21h

Dominant weather

Partly Cloudy

13 days out of 31 (41%)

26.5°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

12 days out of 31 (38%)

Moderate rain at times

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Cloudy

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Climate

Climate of Yala National Park in July

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

Temperatures and rain in Yala National Park 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

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Yala National Park in July

The climate of Yala National Park in July is humid. An average of 32 mm precipitation is recorded over 11 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in June, the average recorded is 36 mm over 11 days.

Temperatures are warm in Yala National Park in July. The average maximum temperature reaches 31°C, while the minimum falls to about 27°C. The month's average temperature is 29°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Yala National Park in July: 33°C as a maximum in 2012 and 20°C as a minimum in 2020. Maximum temperatures generally exceed 30° throughout the month.

In July, the days last on average 12:27 in Yala National Park. The sun rises around 05:57 and sets around 18:24.

With favorable weather, the month of July is a good month to travel to Yala National Park in Sri Lanka.

In July, the most favorable activities in Yala National Park are: Beach and swimming and Boat trip and cruise.

Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Animal observation and Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Yala National Park in July

Check the seasonal normals in Yala National Park 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

Weather data	June	July	August
Outside temperature
Average temperature	29.1°C	29.0°C	28.8°C
Maximum temperature	30.6°C	30.6°C	30.3°C
Minimum temperature	27.7°C	27.4°C	27.3°C
Record maximum temperature	33.0°C (2014)	33.0°C (2012)	33.0°C (2016)
Record low temperature	26.0°C (2009)	20.0°C (2020)	25.0°C (2009)
Number of days at +30°	28 day(s) (93%)	28 day(s) (90%)	26 day(s) (84%)
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	27.7°C	27.9°C
Sea temperature (minimum)	27.3°C	26.8°C	26.6°C
Sea temperature (maximum)	29.3°C	28.8°C	29.0°C
Wind
Wind speed	31 km/h	32 km/h	32 km/h
Wind temperature	27.7°C	27.4°C	27.3°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation	36.3 mm	32.4 mm	56.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation	11 day(s) (37%)	11 day(s) (35%)	12 day(s) (39%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm)	2 day(s) (5%)	1 day(s) (5%)	3 day(s) (9%)
Record precipitation in one day	30.4 mm (2019)	35.3 mm (2017)	48.1 mm (2012)
Other weather data
Humidity	78%	77%	78%
Visibility	9.9 km	9.9 km	9.8 km
Cloud cover	31%	29%	30%
UV index	7	7	7
Daily sunshine	13h	12h	12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time	05h50	05h57	05h59
Sunset time	18h19	18h24	18h18
Day length	12h29	12h27	12h19
Our opinion on the climate in July
The review of Where And When	favourable weather	favourable weather	ideal weather

Activities and events

What to do in Yala National Park in July?

Best activities in July

Beach and swimmingBoat trip and cruise

Possible activities in July

Animal observationNature and landscapes

Observed weather

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

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

Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
	1 Clear/Sunny 27°C31°C0.0 mm	2 Clear/Sunny 28°C32°C0.0 mm	3 Clear/Sunny 27°C31°C0.0 mm	4 Clear/Sunny 28°C31°C0.0 mm	5 Clear/Sunny 28°C32°C0.0 mm	6 Clear/Sunny 28°C32°C0.0 mm
7 Clear/Sunny 28°C32°C0.0 mm	8 Clear/Sunny 28°C32°C0.0 mm	9 Clear/Sunny 28°C32°C0.0 mm	10 Clear/Sunny 27°C32°C0.0 mm	11 Clear/Sunny 27°C32°C0.0 mm	12 Clear/Sunny 27°C32°C0.2 mm	13 Partly Cloudy 27°C32°C0.0 mm
14 Clear/Sunny 27°C32°C0.1 mm	15 Clear/Sunny 27°C31°C0.0 mm	16 Patchy rain nearby 27°C31°C0.0 mm	17 Partly Cloudy 27°C31°C0.0 mm	18 Clear/Sunny 27°C30°C0.0 mm	19 Partly Cloudy 27°C31°C0.0 mm	20 Clear/Sunny 27°C30°C0.1 mm
21 Partly Cloudy 27°C30°C0.1 mm	22 Cloudy 26°C29°C0.0 mm	23 Partly Cloudy 27°C30°C0.1 mm	24 Clear/Sunny 27°C30°C0.0 mm	25 Partly Cloudy 27°C30°C0.1 mm	26 Partly Cloudy 26°C29°C0.0 mm	27 Partly Cloudy 26°C29°C0.6 mm
28 Partly Cloudy 27°C31°C0.0 mm	29 Patchy rain nearby 28°C32°C0.1 mm	30 Patchy rain nearby 27°C32°C0.5 mm	31 Patchy rain nearby 28°C32°C0.5 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Yala National Park 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 Yala National Park in July, which places this month 7th out of 12.

Expect on average 31°C during the day and 27°C at night, with about 32 mm of precipitation and only one rainy day in the month.

Yes: the sea is 28°C on average in July, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 12.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming and Boat trip and cruise. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 43/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Yala National Park are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. 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 Yala National Park in July 2027

Climate of Yala National Park in July

Temperatures and rain in Yala National Park in July

Average daily weather

Monthly temperatures

Monthly precipitation

About the climate in Yala National Park in July

Seasonal normals of Yala National Park in July

What to do in Yala National Park in July?

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