Waikkal Weather

Waikkal boasts a tropical climate, which means hot weather all year round. Temperatures in Waikkal will never usually dip below 27C and there is very little variation in temperature throughout the year. The major difference in the weather in Waikkal will come with the monsoon seasons, which occur May to August and October to January. Heavy rains can be expected during both monsoons seasons although Sri Lanka does not suffer from the severe winds that troubles India. The monsoon seasons will not dampen the high 31C temperatures. Sunshine levels average eight hours of hot sunshine per day throughout the year and daylight hours are around 13 hours per day.

Waikkal is often described as a dream destination thanks to the stunning white beaches and tropical climate. December through March is considered one of the best periods to holiday in Waikkal with February seeing the lowest rainfall of the year. Temperatures can reach 31C and sometimes above during this period although 27C is the average. The sun-kissed beaches in Waikkal are the perfect place to practice water sports and the ocean waters will be a warm 28C. Due to the high temperatures sightseeing in cities such as Colombo is best left to the mornings or evenings with afternoons spent relaxing on the beaches.

 

Although Waikkal does have monsoon seasons that bring heavy rains the rain will never be continuous and will generally appear as afternoon showers. The south-west monsoon during May and June will bring the heaviest rains but there will still be an average seven hours of hot sunshine per day. The wet seasons are popular with holidaymakers looking to grab budget holidays in Waikkal and there will still be an abundance of sunshine to enjoy during the monsoons.