Climate Insights for Kilinochchi
Kilinochchi District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka
Climate Overview
The climate in Kilinochchi is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,156 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 396 mm of rainfall. Kilinochchi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kilinochchi is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 45.5 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 15.6 in of rainfall. Kilinochchi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Kilinochchi has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Kilinochchi has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Kilinochchi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,156 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 396 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 17 mm. That's 379 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Kilinochchi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 15.6 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.7 in. That's 14.9 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Kilinochchi is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Kilinochchi is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kilinochchi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kilinochchi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.