Kirinda Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kirinda maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Kirinda experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 24°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kirinda has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1221 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 265 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 23 mm over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kirinda Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Kirinda varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 8.3 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in November, with about 6.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kirinda.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 78%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in March, April and November to 6 m/s in May, June, July, August and September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Kirinda
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kirinda in Sri Lanka
The best time to visit is during the drier months: June, July and August.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°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 265 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 23 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.