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Sun & Beach Potential

81/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, January, March

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

26°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Mirissa are from February, January, March. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Mirissa

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
78Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°112
February
81Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°98
March
75Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°99
April
56Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°189
May
56Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°186
June
62Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°121
July
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°104
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°170
September
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°231
October
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°286
November
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°323
December
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°206

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Mirissa

When is the best time to visit Mirissa for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Mirissa for sun & beach is typically in February, January, March, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Mirissa?

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Rainy season typically: August–December. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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