Kilinochchi Climate by Month
Kilinochchi maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The temperature in Kilinochchi remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in May to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 24°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kilinochchi has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1123 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Kilinochchi shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 283 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 26 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The best time of year to visit Kilinochchi in Sri Lanka
The best time to visit is during the drier months: February, March, June, July and August.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
May has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 283 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.
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