Best time to visit Yala

Q: When is the best time to visit Yala?

The best time to visit Yala is January and February based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Yala?

The hottest time of year in Yala is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Yala?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Yala with 241mm on average. There are normally 14 days in November with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Yala?

The sunniest time of year in Yala is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Yala?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Yala in April when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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When is the best time to visit Yala?

The best time to visit Yala is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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4
Jan
4
Feb
3.5
Mar
3
Apr
2.5
May
2.5
Jun
2.5
Jul
2.5
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
3.5
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

84
Jan
86
Feb
88
Mar
90
Apr
88
May
88
Jun
88
Jul
88
Aug
86
Sep
86
Oct
86
Nov
84
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
8
Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
6
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
6
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Yala?

The hottest time of year in Yala is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 88°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Yala?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Yala with 9.5 inches on average. There are normally 14 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Yala?

The sunniest time of year in Yala is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Yala?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Yala in April when the water temperature reaches 84°F.