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Mannar Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Showers Pass Overhead

Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

Warmest Friday at 30° · coldest night tonight at 26°

The short of it: Mannar weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 27 °C (81 °F) with passing showers, feeling like 32 °C (90 °F). Today’s high 28 °C (82 °F), low 26 °C (79 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 30 mm (1.2 in). Warnings in force: heavy rain, tropical night, thunderstorms expected. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:30 local time.

MANNAR, Monday. — Thunderstorms are the word from the Mannar station, with a high of 28° and a low of 26°. A raw day by local measure — 2° below the November average of 30°. Winds are light from the NE, gusting to 12 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 30°, while tonight will be the coldest at 26°. Rain or snow is due on 7 of them, some 88 mm in all. No frost is in sight.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Mannar brings highs near 30°, lows of 25° and about 332 mm of rain over the month. April is the warmest month here at 34°, January the coldest at 23°, and November the wettest with 332 mm. The best months to ride in are February and August.

Daylight holds steady at 11 h 45 min. The station stands 0 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight showers27°32°7 km/h0.3 mm
8 PMOvercast27°32°8 km/h–
9 PMLight showers27°32°7 km/h0.2 mm
10 PMThunderstorm27°32°7 km/h1.0 mm
11 PMThunderstorm27°32°6 km/h1.5 mm
12 AMThunderstorm27°32°6 km/h1.7 mm
1 AMThunderstorm26°32°6 km/h2.2 mm
2 AMThunderstorm26°32°5 km/h1.9 mm
3 AMThunderstorm26°32°5 km/h1.9 mm
4 AMThunderstorm26°32°6 km/h2.1 mm
5 AMThunderstorm27°32°6 km/h2.7 mm
6 AMThunderstorm27°32°7 km/h2.0 mm
7 AMThunderstorm27°32°7 km/h1.6 mm
8 AMThunderstorm27°33°7 km/h1.4 mm
9 AMThunderstorm28°33°8 km/h1.7 mm
10 AMThunderstorm28°33°8 km/h1.1 mm
11 AMLight showers28°33°8 km/h0.4 mm
12 PMLight showers28°33°9 km/h0.7 mm
1 PMThunderstorm28°33°9 km/h1.0 mm
2 PMThunderstorm28°33°9 km/h1.3 mm
3 PMThunderstorm28°33°8 km/h1.4 mm
4 PMThunderstorm28°33°7 km/h0.8 mm
5 PMLight showers28°33°7 km/h0.7 mm
6 PMThunderstorm28°33°7 km/h0.9 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): thunderstorm, high 28°, low 26°, 17 mm of rain, gusts to 15 km/h. Sun up 6:01 AM, down 5:46 PM. Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today26°28°17 mm15 km/h11 h 45 min
Tuesday26°28°32 mm20 km/h11 h 44 min
Wednesday27°29°14 mm21 km/h11 h 44 min
Thursday27°29°9.4 mm23 km/h11 h 44 min
Friday27°30°2.4 mm19 km/h11 h 44 min
Saturday27°30°5.7 mm21 km/h11 h 43 min
Sunday27°29°8.1 mm17 km/h11 h 43 min

Warmest: Friday at 30°. Wettest: Tuesday, 32 mm. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 23 km/h.

The Almanac · Mannar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Mannar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus October
1° colder, 103 mm more rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 42 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 332 mm.

Mannar in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Mannar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°74 mm12 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
February31°24°41 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
March33°24°63 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
April34°26°107 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦
May33°27°55 mm13 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
June32°27°7.0 mm13 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
July32°27°16 mm14 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
August32°26°20 mm13 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
September32°26°46 mm13 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
October32°25°229 mm9 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
November30°25°332 mm8 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
December29°24°244 mm12 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Mannar

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Mannar today?

Right now it is 27 °C (81 °F) with passing showers; it feels like 32 °C (90 °F). Today’s high is 28 °C (82 °F) and tonight’s low 26 °C (79 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 30 mm (1.2 in) expected.

Will it rain in Mannar this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 7 of the next 7 days, about 88 mm (3.5 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Mannar?

Yes: heavy rain; tropical night; thunderstorms expected. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Mannar?

April, with an average high of 34 °C (92 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 23 °C (74 °F). The wettest month is November, with 332 mm (13.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Mannar?

February and August. February brings highs near 31 °C (87 °F) and about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain; August highs near 32 °C (89 °F) and 20 mm (0.79 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Mannar?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 23 °C (74 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RameswaramTamil Nadu70 km WNW30°25°302 mm
KilinochchiNorthern Province73 km NE30°24°459 mm
VavuniyaNorthern Province73 km ESE30°23°362 mm
JaffnaNorthern Province77 km N30°24°460 mm
PāmbanTamil Nadu80 km WNW30°25°296 mm
MandapamTamil Nadu89 km WNW30°25°288 mm
AnuradhapuraNorth Central Province96 km SE30°23°287 mm
ValvedditturaiNorthern Province97 km NNE30°24°509 mm

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