Climate of Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka
Area-weighted average across Kilinochchi. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kilinochchi, a subdivision of Sri Lanka, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.4°C / 77.7°F in January to 30°C / 86°F in May, with rainfall from 9 mm / 0.4 in to 372 mm / 14.6 in depending on the season (1300 mm / 51.2 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.4°C77.7°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.2°C79.2°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.6°C81.7°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 29.4°C84.9°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| May | 30°C86°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 29.7°C85.5°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 29.3°C84.7°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 29°C84.2°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 28.9°C84°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| October | 27.8°C82°F | 210 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.5°C79.7°F | 372 mm14.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.6°C78.1°F | 291 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kilinochchi?
The best months to visit Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka for sunny, dry weather are February, March, June, July, August. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 30°C / 86°F, and the driest is June with about 9 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Kilinochchi?
Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.4°C / 77.7°F in January to 30°C / 86°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1300 mm / 51.2 in, with the wettest month being November (372 mm / 14.6 in) and the driest June (9 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kilinochchi?
The hottest month in Kilinochchi is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 30°C / 86°F.
What is the coldest month in Kilinochchi?
The coldest month in Kilinochchi is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
When does it rain most in Kilinochchi?
The wettest month in Kilinochchi is November, averaging about 372 mm / 14.6 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 9 mm / 0.4 in.