SeasonMapBentota weather in April
Sri Lanka
April in Bentota: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days.
#4 of 12 months in Bentota · #760 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Bentota climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 87°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 201 mm / 7.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 62 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bentota in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsSinhala and Tamil New Year, Sinhala & Tamil New Year break in Sri Lanka, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bentota's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherBentota's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bentota in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Poya days
1 Jan – 31 DecClosuresEvery full moon is a civil holiday and the sale of alcohol is prohibited islandwide, hotel bars included. There are thirteen or fourteen a year, so one will land on most trips. Source ↗
- Holiday
Sinhala and Tamil New Year
13–16 AprNational holidayClosuresCrowdedThe island's own holiday: shops and banks shut for days, the Galle road fills with families heading south, and the beach belongs to Sri Lankan day trippers rather than the usual guests. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Bentota — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Bentota?
Bentota in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Bentota?
- April in Bentota: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Bentota on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Bentota in April?
- In April, Bentota averages a daily high of 30.4°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 201.1 mm of rain over roughly 25.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bentota in April?
- Bentota has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in April.
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