Best time to visit Pasikuda, Sri Lanka

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The best time to visit Pasikuda is August

While Pasikuda is a popular destination to visit all year round, August is the ideal time to go due to a number of factors such as the climate, cost of travel and accommodation, as well as avoiding peak holiday periods.

In summer, the temperature in Pasikuda can rise as high as 37℃ (98℉). In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 21℃ (69℉).

If you’re keen to see the sights of Pasikuda during the day, the sun stays up the longest around July. The wet season in Pasikuda 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.

Continue reading to find out loads more about when to travel to Pasikuda, then use the handy tools below to search for the best flight and hotel options that are right for you.

Warmest month

May

Least rainfall

June

Most daylight

July

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Pasikuda seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Pasikuda as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Pasikuda 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 Pasikuda

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 Pasikuda 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.

Pasikuda 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 Pasikuda 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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FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC

Pasikuda in January

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 15 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pasikuda in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Pasikuda in February

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 12 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pasikuda in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Pasikuda in March

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (94℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 14 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pasikuda in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Pasikuda in April

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (94℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 104mm (4") over 24 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
24 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pasikuda in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pasikuda in May

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 74mm (3") over 16 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pasikuda in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pasikuda in June

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 10 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pasikuda in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pasikuda in July

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 10 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pasikuda in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pasikuda in August

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 12 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pasikuda in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pasikuda in September

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 14 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pasikuda in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.

Pasikuda in October

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 205mm (8") over 23 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pasikuda in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pasikuda in November

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 162mm (6") over 25 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pasikuda in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Pasikuda in December

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 107mm (4") over 22 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pasikuda in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Pasikuda is usually May, where temperatures tend to rise to around 34℃ (94℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Pasikuda is generally around June. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in June first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Pasikuda is generally around October, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of October too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Pasikuda, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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