Horowpathana National Park

Horowpathana National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Horowpathana National Park

Best in the dry season (May-September) for predictable wildlife viewing and accessible roads.

Dry Season

May-September · 22-30°C (72-86°F)

Best for game viewing as animals congregate at waterholes; roads are more passable.

Wet Season

October-April · 24-32°C (75-90°F)

Lush vegetation and bird breeding activity, but heavy rains can close roads and hide animals.

Weather & Climate near Horowpathana National Park

Climate

Horowpathana National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1598 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 66 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryMarchJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

42°

Warmest Month

15°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Good	21° - 29°	25°	149 mm	overcast	84%	2.3 m/s	1.8 very high	11.6h
February	Very Good	21° - 30°	26°	74 mm	partly cloudy	80%	2.1 m/s	2.1 extreme	11.7h
March	Very Good	22° - 32°	30°	54 mm	partly cloudy	74%	1.8 m/s	2.4 extreme	12.0h
April	Good	24° - 33°	33°	114 mm	partly cloudy	75%	1.6 m/s	2.4 extreme	12.2h
May	Good	25° - 33°	35°	89 mm	partly cloudy	79%	2.9 m/s	2.2 extreme	12.4h
June	Very Good	25° - 33°	34°	16 mm	overcast	76%	2.8 m/s	2.2 extreme	12.5h
July	Good	25° - 33°	33°	53 mm	overcast	73%	2.9 m/s	2.2 extreme	12.4h
August	Good	24° - 33°	33°	89 mm	overcast	73%	2.6 m/s	2.3 extreme	12.3h
September	Good	24° - 33°	32°	108 mm	overcast	73%	2.8 m/s	2.3 extreme	12.1h
October	Acceptable	23° - 31°	30°	216 mm	overcast	80%	1.7 m/s	2.0 extreme	11.8h
November	Good	23° - 29°	26°	302 mm	overcast	87%	1.6 m/s	1.6 very high	11.6h
December	Good	22° - 28°	25°	334 mm	overcast	88%	1.7 m/s	1.5 very high	11.5h

Getting There & Around

How to Get to Horowpathana National Park

Horowpathana National Park is in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province. Access by road from Mannar or Anuradhapura; local tour operators and jeep safaris are common ways of entering the park.

Tips for Visiting Horowpathana National Park

Hire a local safari guide-rangers know the best places and times to spot elephants and other large mammals.
Visit during the dry season for easier drives and better visibility of wildlife at waterholes.
Bring insect repellent and a hat-sun protection and mosquito precautions are important in the park.

Horowpathana National Park