When to go · Dambulla
Dambulla in September
Great month. Inside Dambulla's best window: Jan–Apr, Sep–Nov.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
Inside Dambulla's best window: Jan–Apr, Sep–Nov.
Is another month better than September?
No other month rates higher than September for Dambulla in this guide.
Weather in September
- DambullaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 9 days
- Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka · Sigiriya, Dambulla, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwafine
Dry zone: hot and dusty in April–May; the north-east monsoon rains fall October–January.
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 Dambulla, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Sep: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Sep: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 9
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 1
September: Inside Dambulla's best window: Jan–Apr, Sep–Nov.
January: Inside Dambulla's best window: Jan–Apr, Sep–Nov.
Dambulla: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen