Mirissa Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Mirissa’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 remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 24°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Mirissa by month:
Typically, the coolest time of day is between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest time occurs around 3 PM, when the sun’s heating effect is strongest. March, the city’s warmest month, experiences 270 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 86 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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Mirissa Temperatures Compared World Wide
Mirissa’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.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
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’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Mirissa climate page.
Current temperature in Mirissa
