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Balapitiya in September

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry on the south-west coast)). Across Sri Lanka: East still good; Yala often closes for part of September–October.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Low; Sri Lanka overall
Prices: Low; Sri Lanka overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSri Lanka month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry on the south-west coast)). Across Sri Lanka: East still good; Yala often closes for part of September–October.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages

BalapitiyaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 15 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Sri Lanka overall: Low
Prices · Sri Lanka overall: Low

Sri Lanka overall: East still good; Yala often closes for part of September–October.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Balapitiya, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Sep: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Sep: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 15
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 1

September: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry on the south-west coast)). Across Sri Lanka: East still good; Yala often closes for part of September–October.

January: Inside Balapitiya's best window: Dec–Apr (dry on the south-west coast).

Balapitiya: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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