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The best time to visit Kalpitiya is May
In the height of summer, temperatures in Kalpitiya can reach a maximum of 33℃ (91℉). The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of 22℃ (72℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Kalpitiya are usually in July, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. The wet season in Kalpitiya usually falls during the months surrounding October each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
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Kalpitiya seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Kalpitiya as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Kalpitiya 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 Kalpitiya
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 Kalpitiya 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.
Kalpitiya 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 Kalpitiya 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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Kalpitiya in January
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kalpitiya in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kalpitiya in February
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kalpitiya in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Kalpitiya in March
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kalpitiya in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Kalpitiya in April
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 86mm (3") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kalpitiya in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Kalpitiya in May
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 88mm (3") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kalpitiya in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Kalpitiya in June
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kalpitiya in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Kalpitiya in July
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kalpitiya in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Kalpitiya in August
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kalpitiya in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kalpitiya in September
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 81mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kalpitiya in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Kalpitiya in October
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 195mm (8") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kalpitiya in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Kalpitiya in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 193mm (8") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kalpitiya in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kalpitiya in December
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 142mm (6") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kalpitiya in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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