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Tangalle in September

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (southwest monsoon).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 26°C (79°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
Sri Lanka overall
Prices
Low
Sri Lanka overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Tangalle

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (southwest monsoon).

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • TangalleHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 12 days

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 Tangalle, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 26 °C (79 °F)

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 12

    Jan: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 1

September: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (southwest monsoon).

January: Inside Tangalle's best window: Dec–Apr.

Tangalle: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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