Beach near Hambantota, Sri Lanka

Hambantota Travel Guide

Sri Lanka

Hambantota is a city in southern Sri Lanka. Travellers arriving by air are served by Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

The nearby coastline includes Malala Modera, 9.0 kilometres from the city, and Goyambokka beach, 37.8 kilometres away. Sri Lanka’s tropical climate makes Hambantota suitable for coastal travel for much of the year, with conditions varying by season.

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Local time

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Population

5,511 miles away

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Weather in Hambantota

Mon

31°

Tue

30°

Wed

31°

Know before you go

Pays in LKR

Plug type Type D & Type G

Emergency 112

Dial code +94

Tipping: Tipping is not deeply ingrained in Sri Lankan culture like in some Western countries, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas, to show appreciation for good service. While not obligatory, a small tip can go a long way and is always appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Hambantota

Jan

30°18

Feb

31°12

Mar

31°16

Apr

31°19

May

32°18

Jun

32°13

Jul

32°13

Aug

32°14

Sep

31°20

Oct

30°24

Nov

30°25

Dec

30°22

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Hambantota

  • Wewakanda

    2.5 km away

  • Malala Modera

    9 km away

  • Marakkalagoda

    36.4 km away

  • Goyambokka beach

    Goyambokka beach

    37.8 km away

Things to do in Hambantota

  1. Rousillac Open Bible Church

    christian place of worship

    4.2 km

  2. Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa Port

    historic site

    0.8 km

  3. Bundala National Park , Bundala

    national park

    3.4 km

  4. Christ Church

    christian place of worship

    2.3 km

  5. Hambantota Beach Children Park

    park

    2.7 km

  6. New mosque

    muslim place of worship

    2.7 km

  7. South Gate Safari-Yala park & Bundala Bird sanctiuary

    zoo

    3.4 km

  8. Catholic Church

    roman catholic place of worship

    2.3 km

Getting there

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport · 17.9 km

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