Mirissa North Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Mirissa North’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Sri Lanka.

Monthly Temperature Averages

The temperature in Mirissa North changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in March to a warm 30°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 24°C in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Mirissa North by month:

The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest. March, the city’s warmest month receives 270 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 91 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 5 days. It records 250 hours of sunshine of sunshine.

Annual Temperatures in Sri Lanka Compared

The map below shows the annual temperature across Sri Lanka. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 32°C. Warm: 25°C to 32°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 25°C Moderate: 10°C to 18°C. Cold: 5°C to 10°C. Very cold: lower than 5°C

Mirissa North Temperatures Compared World Wide

Mirissa North’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.

Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.

Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.

How are these Temperatures Measured?

Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.

This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.

Temperatures in the Mountains

Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.

Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.

For more detailed information about Mirissa North’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Mirissa North climate page.