Mirissa Travel Guide
City Popular beach destination in Sri Lanka
A crescent of sand and palm, Mirissa draws whale-watching boats, surfers and seafood stalls; travellers linger for dawn surf, bright fishing boats and the chance to see blue whales off the southern coast.
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Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2292 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (187 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (280 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (214 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (213 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (286 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (182 mm) and partly cloudy skies.