Warmest Cities in Sri Lanka

Top 72 cities ranked by warmest cities

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Warmest Cities — Sri Lanka

1 Trincomalee 37 83°F

2 Point Pedro 38 83°F

3 Batticaloa 37 83°F

4 Valvedditturai 38 83°F

5 Jaffna 38 83°F

6 Eravur Town 37 83°F

7 Vakarai 37 83°F

8 Mannar 38 83°F

9 Kilinochchi 38 82°F

10 Kalmunai 37 82°F

11 Puttalam 32 82°F

12 Keppapularu 38 82°F

13 Ampara 37 82°F

14 Mullaittivu 38 82°F

15 Polonnaruwa 30 82°F

16 Chilaw 32 82°F

17 Maharagama 36 82°F

18 Kelaniya 36 82°F

19 Kotikawatta 36 82°F

20 Kolonnawa 36 82°F

21 Hendala 36 82°F

22 Mulleriyawa 36 82°F

23 Peliyagoda 36 82°F

24 Pita Kotte 36 82°F

25 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 36 82°F

26 Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte 36 82°F

27 Colombo 36 82°F

28 Battaramulla South 36 82°F

29 Vavuniya 38 82°F

30 Wattala 36 82°F

31 Pottuvil 37 81°F

32 Minuwangoda 36 81°F

33 Welisara 36 81°F

34 Ambalantota 34 81°F

35 Gampaha 36 81°F

36 Kandana 36 81°F

37 Hambantota 34 81°F

38 Ja Ela 36 81°F

39 Katunayaka 36 81°F

40 Anuradhapura 30 81°F

41 Negombo 36 81°F

42 Kuliyapitiya 32 81°F

43 Panadura 36 81°F

44 Moratuwa 36 81°F

45 Kataragama 35 81°F

46 Homagama 36 81°F

47 Hanwella Ihala 36 81°F

48 Kalutara 36 81°F

49 Horana South 36 81°F

50 Dambulla 29 81°F

51 Beruwala 36 81°F

52 Bentota 34 81°F

53 Wattegama 35 81°F

54 Horawala Junction 36 80°F

55 Ambalangoda 34 80°F

56 Beliatta 34 80°F

57 Weligama 34 80°F

58 Matara 34 80°F

59 Tangalle 34 80°F

60 Devinuwara 34 80°F

61 Galle 34 80°F

62 Kurunegala 32 80°F

63 Monaragala 35 79°F

64 Kegalle 33 79°F

65 Ratnapura 33 78°F

66 Matale 29 77°F

67 Wellawaya 35 76°F

68 Kandy 29 76°F

69 Gampola 29 73°F

70 Badulla 35 71°F

71 Hatton 29 68°F

72 Nuwara Eliya 29 63°F

The warmest cities in Sri Lanka enjoy high average annual temperatures, making them attractive to those who prefer mild winters and plenty of sunshine. Trincomalee leads with an average annual temperature of 83°F.

Warm-climate cities are popular destinations for retirees, winter migrants, and outdoor enthusiasts. They typically offer year-round access to outdoor activities, lower heating costs, and longer growing seasons. Many have seen significant population growth in recent decades.

While warm weather is appealing, these cities may also face challenges including extreme summer heat, higher cooling costs, water scarcity, and vulnerability to hurricanes or other weather events. Many are investing in heat mitigation strategies and sustainable water management.

Did You Know?

1. Trincomalee's average temperature of 83°F means residents enjoy warm weather virtually year-round.
2. The warmest U.S. cities are concentrated in southern Florida, Hawaii, and the desert Southwest.
3. Warm-climate cities have seen the fastest population growth in the U.S. over the past two decades, driven by retirees and remote workers.

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