The climate of Chankanai
The current climate in Chankanai features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 28°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Chankanai, Sri Lanka.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Chankanai in recent years was 39°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in December 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Chankanai receives 1697 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Chankanai?
The best time to visit Chankanai for sunny weather is January through April and June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Chankanai. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Chankanai
The climate table of Chankanai shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 84 | 46 | 28 | 58 | 123 | 37 | 68 | 73 | 105 | 273 | 492 | 310 |
UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Chankanai, Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Chankanai
Yearly Temperature in Chankanai
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Chankanai, Sri Lanka. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chankanai
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chankanai
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Chankanai, Sri Lanka. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Chankanai
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Average weather in Chankanai by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chankanai. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.