Sigiriya & Dambulla Weather
Sigiriya & Dambulla weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.
Sigiriya & Dambulla current weather
Sigiriya & Dambulla now (local time 13:00)
33°C
Partly cloudy
- Feels like
- 39°
- Humidity
- 53%
- Wind
- 6 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
23° – 33°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Sigiriya & Dambulla 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
⛈️
33°
24°
💧100%
Mon
10/5
⛈️
32°
23°
💧98%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
32°
23°
💧92%
Wed
10/7
⛈️
31°
23°
💧96%
Thu
10/8
⛈️
30°
23°
💧100%
Fri
10/9
⛈️
30°
23°
💧100%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
29°
23°
💧95%
Sun
10/11
⛈️
30°
23°
💧85%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
30°
22°
💧84%
Tue
10/13
☁️
31°
22°
💧72%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
30°
22°
💧94%
Thu
10/15
⛈️
31°
23°
💧96%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
31°
23°
💧95%
Sat
10/17
⛈️
31°
23°
💧92%
Best time to visit Sigiriya & Dambulla
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Sigiriya & Dambulla are Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is April (average high 32°C) and the coldest is December (average low 20°C).
Sigiriya & Dambulla climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 27°C | 19°C | 91 mm | 85% | +6°C |
| FebBest | 29°C | 19°C | 72 mm | 81% | +6°C |
| MarBest | 32°C | 20°C | 86 mm | 75% | +6°C |
| Apr | 32°C | 22°C | 145 mm | 77% | +4°C |
| MayBest | 30°C | 23°C | 114 mm | 82% | 0°C |
| JunBest | 29°C | 23°C | 42 mm | 80% | -2°C |
| JulBest | 30°C | 23°C | 38 mm | 77% | -3°C |
| AugBest | 30°C | 22°C | 55 mm | 76% | -3°C |
| SepBest | 30°C | 22°C | 87 mm | 76% | -2°C |
| Oct | 29°C | 22°C | 230 mm | 81% | -1°C |
| Nov | 27°C | 21°C | 273 mm | 88% | +2°C |
| Dec | 27°C | 20°C | 238 mm | 89% | +5°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Sigiriya & Dambulla weather month by month: what to wear
Sigiriya & Dambulla in OctoberThis month
October in Sigiriya & Dambulla is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C, around 230 mm of rain (wet) and 81% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Sigiriya & Dambulla in November
November in Sigiriya & Dambulla is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C, around 273 mm of rain (very wet) and 88% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Sigiriya & Dambulla in December
December in Sigiriya & Dambulla is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C, around 238 mm of rain (wet) and 89% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Sigiriya & Dambulla in JanuaryBest month
January in Sigiriya & Dambulla is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C, around 91 mm of rain (some rain) and 85% humidity — about 6°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Sigiriya & Dambulla in FebruaryBest month
February in Sigiriya & Dambulla is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C, around 72 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 6°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Sigiriya & Dambulla in MarchBest month
March in Sigiriya & Dambulla is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C, around 86 mm of rain (some rain) and 75% humidity — about 6°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Sigiriya & Dambulla in April
April in Sigiriya & Dambulla is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C, around 145 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Sigiriya & Dambulla in MayBest month
May in Sigiriya & Dambulla is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C, around 114 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Sigiriya & Dambulla in JuneBest month
June in Sigiriya & Dambulla is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C, around 42 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 80% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Sigiriya & Dambulla in JulyBest month
July in Sigiriya & Dambulla is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C, around 38 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Sigiriya & Dambulla in AugustBest month
August in Sigiriya & Dambulla is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C, around 55 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 76% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water.
Sigiriya & Dambulla in SeptemberBest month
September in Sigiriya & Dambulla is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C, around 87 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Sigiriya & Dambulla?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Sigiriya & Dambulla are Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is April (average high 32°C) and the coldest is December (average low 20°C).
›What's the weather like in Sigiriya & Dambulla in October, and what should I wear?
October in Sigiriya & Dambulla is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C, around 230 mm of rain (wet) and 81% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›What's the weather like in Sigiriya & Dambulla in November, and what should I wear?
November in Sigiriya & Dambulla is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C, around 273 mm of rain (very wet) and 88% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›When is the rainy season in Sigiriya & Dambulla?
Sigiriya & Dambulla is wettest in November, with about 273 mm on average, and driest in July, with about 38 mm.
›How cold does Sigiriya & Dambulla get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is December, averaging 27°C by day and 20°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: April; coldest: December.