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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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Kilinochchi?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
  • Which is the hottest month in Kilinochchi?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Kilinochchi?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kilinochchi?
    November tops the wettest month list with 283 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kilinochchi?
    June is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Kilinochchi

    Tue   Dec 03
    32°C | 24°C
    S 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Wed   Dec 04
    31°C | 23°C
    NE 11 km/h
    1.9 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Thu   Dec 05
    30°C | 24°C
    NE 14 km/h
    2.6 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain