When to go · Weligama
Weligama in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (southwest monsoon, strong currents).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (southwest monsoon, strong currents).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- WeligamaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), rain on about 3 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Kandy Esala Perahera big impact
Jul–Aug (10 nights, check dates) · Sri Lanka
Night processions of elephants and dancers; Kandy beds triple in price and sell out.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- Medium
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- Medium
Sri Lanka overall: East coast peak; Arugam Bay surf; Kandy Perahera late July or August.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Weligama, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Jul: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 3 (better)
Jan: 6
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 1
Jan: 1
July: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (southwest monsoon, strong currents).
January: Inside Weligama's best window: Nov–Apr.
Weligama: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen