Climate Insights for Mullaitivu

Mullaitivu District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Hottest
June
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
January
25°C low76°F low
Wettest
November
421 mm rain16.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Mullaitivu is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,352 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 421 mm of rainfall. Mullaitivu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Mullaitivu is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 53.2 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 16.6 in of rainfall. Mullaitivu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°FebMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°MarMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°AprMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 27°MayMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 27°JunMax: 32°Average: 30°Min: 27°JulMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 27°AugMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 27°SepMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 26°OctMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°DecMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 84°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 90°FAverage: 85°FMin: 81°FJunMax: 90°FAverage: 85°FMin: 81°FJulMax: 90°FAverage: 85°FMin: 81°FAugMax: 89°FAverage: 84°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°F
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Mullaitivu 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.Mullaitivu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 116mmFebPrecipitation: 64mmMarPrecipitation: 31mmAprPrecipitation: 39mmMayPrecipitation: 87mmJunPrecipitation: 21mmJulPrecipitation: 39mmAugPrecipitation: 55mmSepPrecipitation: 45mmOctPrecipitation: 199mmNovPrecipitation: 421mmDecPrecipitation: 235mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.6inFebPrecipitation: 2.5inMarPrecipitation: 1.2inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.8inJulPrecipitation: 1.6inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inOctPrecipitation: 7.8inNovPrecipitation: 16.6inDecPrecipitation: 9.2in
Precipitation

Mullaitivu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,352 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 421 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 21 mm. That's 400 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.Mullaitivu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 16.6 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.8 in. That's 15.7 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 21km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Mullaitivu is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Mullaitivu is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 13mph, 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 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mullaitivu 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 Mullaitivu 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
16 km/h10 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
15 km/h9 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C78 °F
30 °C85 °F
13 km/h8 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
32 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C81 °F
32 °C90 °F
16 km/h10 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C81 °F
32 °C90 °F
21 km/h13 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C81 °F
32 °C90 °F
18 km/h11 mph
39 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C80 °F
32 °C89 °F
18 km/h11 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C80 °F
32 °C89 °F
18 km/h11 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C78 °F
30 °C86 °F
12 km/h8 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
421 mm16.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
16 km/h10 mph
235 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in