Our verdict
The best time to visit Hikkaduwa is February-April
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 32℃ (90℉) in Hikkaduwa. In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 24℃ (75℉).
The days are longest in Hikkaduwa in June, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. On average it rains the most days in May, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
For more information about when to travel to Hikkaduwa, the monthly weather breakdown and the best information and tools to book your trip, continue reading below.
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Hikkaduwa seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Hikkaduwa as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Hikkaduwa is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Hikkaduwa
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Hikkaduwa for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Hikkaduwa climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Hikkaduwa for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Hikkaduwa in January
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 38mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hikkaduwa in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hikkaduwa in February
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hikkaduwa in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hikkaduwa in March
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hikkaduwa in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Hikkaduwa in April
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 134mm (5") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hikkaduwa in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Hikkaduwa in May
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 302mm (12") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hikkaduwa in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hikkaduwa in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 231mm (9") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hikkaduwa in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hikkaduwa in July
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 161mm (6") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hikkaduwa in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hikkaduwa in August
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 238mm (9") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hikkaduwa in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hikkaduwa in September
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 222mm (9") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hikkaduwa in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Hikkaduwa in October
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 194mm (8") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hikkaduwa in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hikkaduwa in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 179mm (7") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hikkaduwa in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hikkaduwa in December
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 114mm (4") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hikkaduwa in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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