The short answer
When to go to Udawalawe
No reliable monthly climate table was found for Udawalawe, so figures are left blank. Wikipedia reports annual rainfall of about 1,500 mm in the park, falling mostly from October to January and from March to May, with average temperatures of about 27 to 28 degrees C. February and June to September are therefore the likelier drier windows. Heat is the main comfort issue for older travellers, so plan safaris for early morning or late afternoon.
Month by month
Udawalawe weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | — | Wetter spell in the park's rain pattern; showers possible | |
| February | — | — | — | Drier month; easier jeep tracks | |
| March | — | — | — | Rain returns from March to May | |
| April | — | — | — | Wetter; thundery spells likely | |
| May | — | — | — | Wet; tracks can be muddy | |
| June | — | — | — | Drier spell begins | |
| July | — | — | — | Generally drier; good safari conditions | |
| August | — | — | — | Generally drier; good safari conditions | |
| September | — | — | — | Mostly drier, with rain building later | |
| October | — | — | — | Main rains begin; muddy tracks | |
| November | — | — | — | Wet; plan for rain delays | |
| December | — | — | — | Rain eases slowly; showers possible |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Udawalawe seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: February, July and August
- February: Drier month; easier jeep tracks
- July: Generally drier; good safari conditions
- August: Generally drier; good safari conditions
Good, with small trade-offs: June and September
- June: Drier spell begins
- September: Mostly drier, with rain building later
Possible, with planning: January, March, April, May, October, November and December
- January: Wetter spell in the park's rain pattern; showers possible
- March: Rain returns from March to May
- April: Wetter; thundery spells likely
- May: Wet; tracks can be muddy
- October: Main rains begin; muddy tracks
- November: Wet; plan for rain delays
- December: Rain eases slowly; showers possible
Useful answers
Best time to visit Udawalawe: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Udawalawe?
February, July and August are the best months to visit Udawalawe, with June and September also good. No reliable monthly climate table was found for Udawalawe, so figures are left blank. Wikipedia reports annual rainfall of about 1,500 mm in the park, falling mostly from October to January and from March to May, with average temperatures of about 27 to 28 degrees C. February and June to September are therefore the likelier drier windows. Heat is the main comfort issue for older travellers, so plan safaris for early morning or late afternoon.