Sri Lanka weather in April
In April, popular resorts in Sri Lanka (Colombo, Galle, Negombo) average 30°C by day and 25°C at night, and the sea is about 30°C. On average 226 mm of rain falls during the month.
That is 1°C cooler than in March, and in May days average 29°C.
It is hot: ideal beach and swimming weather. The sea is warm and pleasant for swimming.
Warmest resorts in Sri Lanka in April
| Place | Day | Night | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mannar | 32°C | 27°C | 31°C | 89 mm |
| Vakarai | 32°C | 25°C | 30°C | 121 mm |
| Puttalam | 32°C | 26°C | 30°C | 145 mm |
| Jaffna | 32°C | 28°C | 31°C | 76 mm |
| Mullaittivu | 31°C | 27°C | 31°C | 91 mm |
| Keppapularu | 31°C | 27°C | 31°C | 91 mm |
| Trincomalee | 31°C | 27°C | 30°C | 109 mm |
| Chilaw | 31°C | 26°C | 30°C | 182 mm |
| Point Pedro | 31°C | 29°C | 31°C | 68 mm |
| Valvettithurai | 31°C | 29°C | 31°C | 68 mm |
| Pottuvil | 30°C | 26°C | 29°C | 153 mm |
| Kalmunai | 30°C | 27°C | 30°C | 132 mm |
Sri Lanka weather in other months
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FAQ
Is it warm in Sri Lanka in April?
In April, popular resorts in Sri Lanka (Colombo, Galle, Negombo) average 30°C by day and 25°C at night, and the sea is about 30°C. On average 226 mm of rain falls during the month. It is hot: ideal beach and swimming weather.
What is the sea temperature in Sri Lanka in April?
About 30°C on average. The warmest water is in Mannar (31°C).
Where is it warmest in Sri Lanka in April?
The warmest place is Mannar (32°C by day), followed by Vakarai (32°C) and Puttalam (32°C).
Does it rain in Sri Lanka in April?
On average 226 mm of rain falls in the month. It is a fairly wet month, so pack a jacket.
Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.