Vavuniya weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was mostly clear and 24°C (75°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep, Jan–Mar. Vavuniya sits 104 m (341 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Vavuniya, Northern Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 24%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Sep, Jan–MarOff season Oct–Dec
About Vavuniya weather
Is it raining in Vavuniya right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 24° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Vavuniya this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° 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 Vavuniya lately?
In the past 7 days, Vavuniya had 4 rainy days and 83.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Vavuniya?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Vavuniya weather by month
When is the best time to visit Vavuniya?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Vavuniya is May–Sep, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in December to 33°C (92°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Vavuniya?
November is the wettest month, with about 296 mm (11.7 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 23 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Vavuniya?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F).
Does Vavuniya have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–Dec is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Mar, 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