AI-generatedHambantota at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Mar, May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Mar · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 29.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,360 h
- Rain a year
- 1,063 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Hambantota
Hambantota has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while December is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year, Hambantota is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hambantota
The best time to visit Hambantota is from January to March and from May to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to March and from June to August. The rainy season is in April and from October to December; the wettest month is November with 232 mm.
Hambantota through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hambantota in the dry season
Jan – Mar, May – Sep
Excellent
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Hambantota in the rainy season
Apr, Oct – Dec
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 75 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Mar, Jun – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: January – March, May – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:5117:51
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:38–06:19 · evening 17:23–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:30–05:38 · evening 18:04–18:12
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Hambantota compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Hambantota in October?
In October, Hambantota is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 143 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hambantota.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min05:51 – 17:51
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Hambantota
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Hambantota: score 87 against 69. In February, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. February has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 87better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 28.2° | 28.0° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 143 mm | 42 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 27better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hambantota month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January31° · Sea 28° · 6.6 h
In January, Hambantota is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 72 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Hambantota.
Hambantota in January87February32° · Sea 28° · 7.5 h
In February, Hambantota is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Hambantota.
Hambantota in February77March32° · Sea 29° · 7.2 h
In March, Hambantota is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Hambantota.
Hambantota in March67April32° · Sea 30° · 6.8 h
In April, Hambantota is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 115 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Hambantota.
Hambantota in April76May32° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h
In May, Hambantota is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 82 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hambantota.
Hambantota in May82June32° · Sea 28° · 6.7 h
In June, Hambantota is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 35 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Hambantota.
Hambantota in June84July32° · Sea 28° · 6.7 h
In July, Hambantota is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Hambantota.
Hambantota in July85August31° · Sea 27° · 6.8 h
In August, Hambantota is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Hambantota.
Hambantota in August78September31° · Sea 28° · 6.4 h
In September, Hambantota is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hambantota.
Hambantota in September69October31° · Sea 28° · 5.7 h
In October, Hambantota is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 143 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hambantota.
Hambantota in October67November31° · Sea 29° · 5.0 h
In November, Hambantota is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 232 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Hambantota.
Hambantota in November71December31° · Sea 28° · 5.4 h
In December, Hambantota is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 150 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Hambantota.
Hambantota in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hambantota
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (24°), the warmest in May (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 363 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 85 | 31° | 24° | 27.5° | 6.6 h | 8 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 87 | 32° | 24° | 28.0° | 7.5 h | 7 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 32° | 25° | 28.9° | 7.2 h | 11 | 65 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 32° | 26° | 29.5° | 6.8 h | 19 | 115 |
| MayMay | 76 | 32° | 26° | 28.5° | 6.7 h | 14 | 82 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 32° | 26° | 28.0° | 6.7 h | 10 | 35 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 32° | 26° | 27.5° | 6.7 h | 7 | 25 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 31° | 25° | 27.4° | 6.8 h | 8 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 31° | 25° | 27.7° | 6.4 h | 13 | 67 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 31° | 25° | 28.2° | 5.7 h | 19 | 143 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 31° | 24° | 28.6° | 5.0 h | 22 | 232 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 31° | 24° | 28.0° | 5.4 h | 16 | 150 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
6.12° N, 81.12° E · 10 m · Asia/Colombo
Sea temperature in Hambantota
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.4 – 28.7 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Hambantota ranges from 27.4 °C in August to 29.5 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in April, while the air already peaks in March. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 28.8 and 30.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.5° | 27.0° | 28.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.5° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.9° | 28.5° | 29.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.5° | 28.8° | 30.2° | very warm |
| MayMay | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.3° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.0° | 27.3° | 28.8° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.5° | 26.7° | 28.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.4° | 26.7° | 28.1° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.2° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.2° | 27.4° | 28.7° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.6° | 28.2° | 29.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.0° | 27.6° | 28.5° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Hambantota
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.7 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Hambantota, 48 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Hambantota: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Hambantota has about 19 rainy days with 143 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hambantota
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Hambantota
How breezy and how cloudy Hambantota is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Hambantota typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: May – Sep.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Hambantota: mostly cloudy, with about 5.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Hambantota
How often the day gets hot in Hambantota (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Hambantota has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Hambantota
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Hambantota in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Hambantota has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during October half-term (score 69).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 15 min
- Distance
- 8,890 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Hambantota vs Mirissa
In October the holiday weather in Hambantota and Mirissa is about equally good (score 69 vs 69). During the day Mirissa is 1 °C cooler than Hambantota. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Hambantota | Mirissa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 26 |
| Best time | Jan – Mar, May – Sep | All year |
Through the year
Sri Lanka in October: the best places
In October, Hambantota ranks 1 of 17 destinations in this country.
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- 3Galle30°28°69
- 4Negombo31°28°66
- 5Batticaloa32°29°66
- 6Bentota30°28°65
- 7Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte31°28°65
- 8Trincomalee33°29°61
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Frequently asked questions about Hambantota
When is the best time to visit Hambantota?
The best time to visit Hambantota is from January to March and from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Hambantota?
The sea temperature in Hambantota ranges from 27.4 °C in August to 29.5 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Hambantota in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Hambantota?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. December is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Hambantota?
The rainy season is in April and from October to December; the wettest month is November with 232 mm. The driest month is July with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hambantota get?
Hambantota gets around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.5 hours a day; in November there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Hambantota in?
Hambantota is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hambantota?
A nonstop flight from London to Hambantota takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,890 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hambantota?
Hambantota has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during October half-term (score 69). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 77, summer holidays 85, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 78.