Kalutara Weather

Kalutara Weather - Tropical Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is situated just south of India and enjoys the tropical climate of the region. Temperatures are high, so allow yourself time to acclimatise. The town of Kalutara is in the south west of the island and as it is on the coast, the weather conditions are slightly different to the inland areas. Humidity tends to be high in Sri Lanka but is modified on the coast by breezes from across the sea and this should keep the heat bearable on the hottest days. If you venture inland, this breeze will fall and the heat will seem more uncomfortable, unless you reach the higher altitudes which will be a lot cooler. Average rainfall in Kalutara is around 2,400 millimetres a year.

Kalutara Weather - Seasons
Temperatures are hot, hovering somewhere between around 25°C and 30°C all year, with the driest season between December and April. The island is affected by the monsoon climate and rainfall increases particularly in the western and central areas of Sri Lanka. The two rainy seasons in the west of the island fall from May to July, and from October to December. Despite the rainfall, the daily sunshine hours are still reasonably high all year round with rain occuring during thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highest sunshine hours are in February with 9 hours and the lowest occurs in June with 6 hours.

Weather in Kalutara - Great no matter what season
A holiday to Kalutara is a good choice in any season. The weather is hot and the rainfall is well distributed, ensuring there is no bad time to visit, particularly as sea temperatures are a warm 27°C all year round. Be prepared for the heat by drinking enough water and wearing hats and a high factor sun cream. Lightweight clothing and rainwear is recommended, particularly if you decide to take an excursion.