Flood Plains National Park

How to Get to Flood Plains National Park #

Located in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province. Access is typically by road from nearby towns; visitors should coordinate travel and guided tours through local operators or the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Tips for Visiting Flood Plains National Park #

Early morning safaris yield the best chance to see large mammals and birdlife.
Hire a local guide to navigate seasonal floodplains and to support community-based conservation.
Bring binoculars and a camera with a good telephoto lens for wildlife photography.

Best Time to Visit Flood Plains National Park #

Dry season (May-September) generally offers the most reliable wildlife viewing.

Dry season (May-Sep)

May-Sep · 25-32°C (77-90°F)

Best for wildlife sightings as animals concentrate at remaining water sources.

Wet season (Oct-Apr)

Oct-Apr · 26-34°C (79-93°F)

Floodplains expand; some roads may be impassable but migratory birds increase in number.

Weather & Climate near Flood Plains National Park #

Climate

Flood Plains National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1705 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 69 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JuneFebruaryMarch

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

19°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (204 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 29°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

204 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.8h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 32°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

85 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.2h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. The driest month with just 10 mm and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.2h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

24° – 33°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

110 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (221 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 32°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

221 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (283 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

283 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.7h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (374 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 29°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

374 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

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