Best time to visit Hikkaduwa

Q: When is the best time to visit Hikkaduwa?

The best time to visit Hikkaduwa 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 Hikkaduwa?

The hottest time of year in Hikkaduwa is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Hikkaduwa?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Hikkaduwa with 363mm on average. There are normally 14 days in October with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Hikkaduwa?

The sunniest time of year in Hikkaduwa is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Hikkaduwa?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Hikkaduwa in April when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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When is the best time to visit Hikkaduwa?

The best time to visit Hikkaduwa 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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3.5
Mar
3.5
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Jun
3.5
Jul
3.5
Aug
3.5
Sep
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Oct
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
8
Feb
9
Mar
8
Apr
6
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Hikkaduwa?

The hottest time of year in Hikkaduwa is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Hikkaduwa?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Hikkaduwa with 363mm on average. There are normally 14 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Hikkaduwa?

The sunniest time of year in Hikkaduwa is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Hikkaduwa?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Hikkaduwa in April when the water temperature reaches 29°C.