Adam's Bridge ஆதாம் பாலம்
Dhanushkodi, Sri Lanka
Adam's Bridge is a landform measuring 48,000 meters located in Sri Lanka, near Dhanushkodi. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 2nd among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures range from 26 °C to 29 °C throughout the year. Precipitation varies significantly by month, with lower rain totals in June and July at 13 mm and 14 mm respectively, and higher rainfall in November reaching 322 mm over about 25 days.
The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, located 96 km away, and the capital Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is 251 km away. Visitors can combine a trip here with Ramanathaswamy Temple, located 29.1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, averaging 29 °C. The wettest is November, with about 322 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 64 | 31 | 31 | 66 | 53 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 54 | 195 | 322 | 202 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 25 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
