When to go · Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay in September
Great month. Inside Arugam Bay's best window: Apr–Oct (peak July–Aug).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
Inside Arugam Bay's best window: Apr–Oct (peak July–Aug).
Is another month better than September?
No other month rates higher than September for Arugam Bay in this guide.
Weather in September
- Arugam BayHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 6 days
- East coast, Sri Lanka · Trincomalee, Pasikudah, Arugam Baybest weather
Opposite season to the south-west: calm seas April–September; Arugam Bay surf May–September.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- Low
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- Low
Sri Lanka overall: East still good; Yala often closes for part of September–October.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arugam Bay, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Sep: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Sep: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 6
Apr: 4 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Sep: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Apr: 1
September: Inside Arugam Bay's best window: Apr–Oct (peak July–Aug).
April: Inside Arugam Bay's best window: Apr–Oct (peak July–Aug).
Arugam Bay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen