23Β° to 32Β°
Coolest & Dry
The coolest month of the year, comparatively calm for rain.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
23Β° to 32Β°
Driest of the Best
One of the driest months of the year, dry and comfortable.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
25Β° to 34Β°
Heat Builds
Still fairly dry, with the hot season beginning to set in.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
25Β° to 34Β°
Rain Ticks Up
Rain increases somewhat as the heat builds toward its yearly peak.
β Umbrella handyπ₯΅ Heat protection
26Β° to 35Β°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, rain easing back somewhat.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
25Β° to 34Β°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year by far, hot and dry with breezier conditions.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
25Β° to 34Β°
Second Dry Peak
Among the driest months of the year, part of a second good window for a visit.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
25Β° to 34Β°
Dry & Hot
Still very dry, rounding out the second good window.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
25Β° to 34Β°
Still Fairly Dry
Rain ticks up a little as the year moves toward its wettest stretch.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
24Β° to 33Β°
Monsoon Arrives
Rain increases sharply as the northeast monsoon sets in.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
23Β° to 32Β°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year by a wide margin, with an added risk of passing cyclones.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
23Β° to 32Β°
Deep Monsoon
Still very wet, closing out the year's rainiest stretch.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Mannar?›
Mannar's heaviest rain historically falls from October through December, with November the wettest month, averaging around 257mm across 14 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Mannar?›
February, and again July and August, are historically Mannar's driest, calmest windows for a visit.
What is the least favorable time to visit Mannar?›
October through December is historically the wettest, most concentrated rainy stretch of the year.
Which month has the most rain in Mannar?›
November is historically the wettest month, averaging around 257mm of rain across 14 days.
Which month is the driest in Mannar?›
June is historically the driest month, averaging around 5mm of rain.
How hot does Mannar get?›
May is historically the hottest month of the year on average.
What should I pack for Mannar during the rainy season?›
Rain gear is worth having from around October through December, and sun protection is worth packing year-round given the heat.
Why is Mannar drier than much of Sri Lanka?›
Mannar's position in Sri Lanka's northwest puts it in the shadow of neighboring India, which blocks much of the direct rain from the southwest monsoon that soaks the rest of the island.
Is Adam's Bridge near Mannar?›
Yes. This chain of limestone shoals stretches from Mannar Island toward India, visible at low tide and steeped in local legend.
Do cyclones affect Mannar?›
Occasionally. Sri Lanka is usually affected by tropical cyclones in November and December, and more rarely in May, when storms forming in the Bay of Bengal can bring heavy rain.