Climate Insights for Vakarai

Batticaloa District, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Hottest
June
33°C peak
Coldest
January
25°C low
Wettest
November
376mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Vakarai is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1383mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 376mm of rainfall. Vakarai 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: 29° Average: 28° Min: 26° Apr Max: 30° Average: 29° Min: 27° May Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 28° Jun Max: 33° Average: 30° Min: 28° Jul Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 27° Aug Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 27° Sep Max: 31° Average: 29° Min: 27° Oct Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Dec Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25°
Max
Average
Min

Vakarai has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 33°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: 131mm Feb Precipitation: 70mm Mar Precipitation: 45mm Apr Precipitation: 47mm May Precipitation: 87mm Jun Precipitation: 19mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Aug Precipitation: 39mm Sep Precipitation: 59mm Oct Precipitation: 208mm Nov Precipitation: 376mm Dec Precipitation: 267mm
Precipitation

Vakarai is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1383mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 376mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 19mm. That's 356mm 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: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 21km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 26km/h Jul Wind Speed: 26km/h Aug Wind Speed: 26km/h Sep Wind Speed: 23km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Vakarai is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 21km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 21km/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 Vakarai, which began on March 20, 2026. Vakarai sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in June at around 33°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. Precipitation is moderate at around 180mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 92mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 643mm across the season with a monthly average of 214mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 469mm across the season with a monthly average of 156mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/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 Vakarai 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
21 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
30 °C
18 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
May
28 °C
32 °C
22 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jun
28 °C
33 °C
26 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Jul
27 °C
32 °C
26 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
32 °C
26 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Sep
27 °C
31 °C
23 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
30 °C
19 km/h
208 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
376 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
27 °C
21 km/h
267 mm
0 cm
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