Dambulla weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 23°C (74°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep, Jan–Mar. Dambulla sits 168 m (551 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Dambulla, Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 85%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Sep, Jan–MarOff season Oct–Dec
About Dambulla weather
Is it raining in Dambulla right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 23° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Dambulla this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Dambulla lately?
In the past 7 days, Dambulla had 5 rainy days and 100.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dambulla?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Dambulla weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dambulla?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dambulla is May–Sep, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in December to 33°C (91°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Dambulla?
November is the wettest month, with about 273 mm (10.7 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Dambulla?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F).
Does Dambulla have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–Dec is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months