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Sun & Beach Potential

83/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, March, January

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Avoid

January, February, October, November, December

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Weather

26°C – 29°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Arugam Bay are from February, March, January. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

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

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Arugam Bay

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
79Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°168
February
83Excellent
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°112
March
80Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°74
April
63Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°91
May
62Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°62
June
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°36
July
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°40
August
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°73
September
60Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°89
October
56Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°163
November
58Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°315
December
66Suboptimal
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 sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Arugam Bay for sun & beach is typically in February, March, January, 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 sun & beach.

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