Best Time to Visit Mirissa for Backpacking – January Scores 75/100

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Backpacking Potential

75/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, March

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

26°C – 28°C

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The best time to visit Mirissa for backpacking is January, February, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Mirissa

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	75Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	30°	112	6	76%	shoulder
February	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	31°	98	5.6	76%	shoulder
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	99	5.9	76%	shoulder
April	52Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	189	11.3	80%	wet
May	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	31°	186	10.2	82%	wet
June	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	30°	121	10.3	81%	shoulder
July	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	30°	104	8	80%	shoulder
August	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	30°	170	10.6	79%	wet
September	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	30°	231	11.8	80%	wet
October	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	30°	286	14.2	81%	wet
November	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	30°	323	16.8	82%	wet
December	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	30°	206	12.6	81%	wet