Best time to visit Arugam Bay

Q: When is the best time to visit Arugam Bay?

The best time to visit Arugam Bay is January and February based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Arugam Bay?

The hottest time of year in Arugam Bay is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Arugam Bay?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Arugam Bay with 311mm on average. There are normally 12 days in December with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Arugam Bay?

The sunniest time of year in Arugam Bay is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 69% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Arugam Bay?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Arugam Bay in May when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Arugam Bay?

The best time to visit Arugam Bay is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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4
Feb
3.5
Mar
3
Apr
2
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2
Jun
2
Jul
2.5
Aug
2.5
Sep
2.5
Oct
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Nov
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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30
Feb
31
Mar
32
Apr
32
May
32
Jun
32
Jul
31
Aug
31
Sep
31
Oct
30
Nov
29
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
8
Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
6
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
6
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Arugam Bay?

The hottest time of year in Arugam Bay is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Arugam Bay?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Arugam Bay with 311mm on average. There are normally 12 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Arugam Bay?

The sunniest time of year in Arugam Bay is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 69% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Arugam Bay?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Arugam Bay in May when the water temperature reaches 30°C.