Vakarai weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (77°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Feb–Mar, May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Vakarai, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 86%
- Chance of rain
- 5%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–Mar, May–SepOff season Nov–Dec
About Vakarai weather
Is it raining in Vakarai right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Vakarai this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Vakarai lately?
In the past 7 days, Vakarai had 6 rainy days and 134.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Vakarai?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Vakarai weather by month
When is the best time to visit Vakarai?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Vakarai is Feb–Mar, May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Vakarai?
November is the wettest month, with about 331 mm (13.0 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 35 mm (1.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Vakarai?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Vakarai have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months