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Outdoor activities Potential

35/100

Poor

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

March, June, July

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January, February, April, October, November, December

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Weather

26°C – 29°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Arugam Bay?

The best time to visit Arugam Bay for hiking is March, June, July, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Arugam Bay, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Arugam Bay

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
29Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°168
February
31Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°112
March
35Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°74
April
29Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°91
May
31Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°62
June
35Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°36
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°40
August
29Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°73
September
27Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°89
October
16Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°163
November
7Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°315
December
15Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°305

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Arugam Bay

When is the best time to visit Arugam Bay for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Arugam Bay for outdoor activities is typically in March, June, July, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Arugam Bay?

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Rainy season typically: October–January. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Arugam Bay

Now you know the best time to visit Arugam Bay for hiking — here are some useful next steps to help plan your trip.

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