Backpacking Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Negombo?
The best time to visit Negombo for backpacking is January, February, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Negombo due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Negombo
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 75 |
February | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 78 |
March | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 76 |
April | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 164 |
May | 48Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 156 |
June | 53Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 107 |
July | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 86 |
August | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 115 |
September | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 28° | 178 |
October | 48Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 28° | 284 |
November | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 332 |
December | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 170 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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