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Weligama
City in Southern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Weligama is a lively seaside town in southern Sri Lanka, renowned for its gentle, surf-friendly waves and golden beaches. It gracefully blends local charm with tourist amenities, making it popular among backpackers, families, and surfers alike. Expect a mix of authentic Sri Lankan culture and relaxed beach vibes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Southern
Population
22,179
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
5.98°, 80.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$539
Local Cost
$282
Local Income
$180
Cashless
35
English
45
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
26.5°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
21.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1837 mm
Internet Speed
64 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
2
Cafes
15
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KCT
Distance
12 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 28 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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