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Vavuniya Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Vavuniya is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Vavuniya remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very hot climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 35°C in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 30°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 22°C during this month.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Vavuniya has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1206 mm of rainfall annually. Vavuniya can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 244 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 34 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Vavuniya Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Vavuniya

Sunday
23 Feb
Clear sky
Clear sky
31°C
0 mm
Monday
24 Feb
Clear sky
Clear sky
31°C
0 mm
Tuesday
25 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
27°C
5.5 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Vavuniya in Sri Lanka

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Vavuniya?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
  • Which is the hottest month in Vavuniya?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Vavuniya?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Vavuniya?
    November tops the wettest month list with 244 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Vavuniya?
    June is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.