Sun & Beach Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, March, January
January, February, October, November, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
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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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Arugam Bay
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (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).
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