Best Time to Visit Arugam Bay for Backpacking – January Scores 72/100

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Backpacking Potential

72/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, August

Avoid

January, February, April, October, November, December

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Weather

26°C – 29°C

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The best time to visit Arugam Bay for backpacking is January, February, August, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Arugam Bay

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	72Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	30°	168	5.9	75%	wet
February	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	31°	112	5.1	74%	shoulder
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	74	4.8	75%	shoulder
April	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	32°	91	9.1	78%	shoulder
May	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	32°	62	7.5	78%	shoulder
June	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	32°	36	6.8	75%	dry
July	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	32°	40	6.1	74%	dry
August	63Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	31°	73	9.2	75%	shoulder
September	59Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	31°	89	9.5	76%	shoulder
October	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	31°	163	12.3	78%	wet
November	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	30°	315	16.2	80%	wet
December	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	30°	305	12.2	80%	wet