Best time to visit Hikkaduwa

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Average monthly temperatures

Hikkaduwa has a hot tropical climate with only a small variation in temperature anually, typically there are both wet and dry seasons, however even during the wet season, showers often arrive in the form of short and heavy downpours usually separated by extended periods of sunshine.
The best time to visit is between January and March when the weather is most settled.
The hottest month of the year is March with an average daily maximum of 33 C and an average low of 24 C.
The coolest month of the year is September with an average daily maximum of 30 C and an average low of 25 C.

Sunshine and rainfall

The driest month is January with 20 mm of rainfall and 29 perfect sunny days. The wettest month is May with 135 mm of rain over 9 days.

Best time to be on the beach

Beaches and swimming are accessible all year with warm sea temperatures usually guaranteed.

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Average monthly temperature and rainfall for Hikkaduwa

Average weather in Hikkaduwa