Climate Insights for Point Pedro

Jaffna District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Hottest
April
32°C peak
Coldest
January
25°C low
Wettest
November
375mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Point Pedro is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1119mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 375mm of rainfall. Point Pedro sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Feb Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Mar Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Apr Max: 32° Average: 30° Min: 28° May Max: 31° Average: 30° Min: 28° Jun Max: 31° Average: 30° Min: 28° Jul Max: 31° Average: 29° Min: 28° Aug Max: 31° Average: 29° Min: 27° Sep Max: 31° Average: 29° Min: 27° Oct Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 27° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26°
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Point Pedro has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is April, 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 3°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 69mm Feb Precipitation: 36mm Mar Precipitation: 12mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm May Precipitation: 75mm Jun Precipitation: 25mm Jul Precipitation: 36mm Aug Precipitation: 46mm Sep Precipitation: 45mm Oct Precipitation: 174mm Nov Precipitation: 375mm Dec Precipitation: 193mm
Precipitation

Point Pedro is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1119mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 375mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 12mm. That's 363mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 25km/h Jun Wind Speed: 30km/h Jul Wind Speed: 27km/h Aug Wind Speed: 26km/h Sep Wind Speed: 27km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Point Pedro is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 22km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 28km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Point Pedro, which began on March 20, 2026. Point Pedro sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in April at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 25°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 121mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 107mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 593mm across the season with a monthly average of 198mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 298mm for the season, averaging 99mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Point Pedro 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C
27 °C
22 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
30 °C
19 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Apr
28 °C
32 °C
18 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
May
28 °C
31 °C
25 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Jun
28 °C
31 °C
30 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Jul
28 °C
31 °C
27 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
31 °C
26 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Sep
27 °C
31 °C
27 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Oct
27 °C
30 °C
20 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
375 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
193 mm
0 cm
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