Uthurahalha is the 3^rd nakaiy of the Iruvai monsoon. Clear blue skies, strong winds and rough seas.

Fishing is average during this period.

WEATHER

Clear blue skies, strong winds and rough seas are expected during the last “Halha” of the Iruvai Season. Rain is accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms. Else the weather is expected to be fine. Its generally thought among fisherman that Halha is due to the settling of Hulhangu (westerly) to Iruvai (easterly) winds. 5 days of showers are expected during the month of January, with average temperature being at 25 degrees Celsius. Expect to get around 9 hours of sunshine on average every day. Not bad for a full day fishing trip. For this month fishing arsenal, be sure to pack a rain coat with your sun screen – just for good measure.

WIND

Uthurahalha is the last of the two of the two Halha, with winds expected to be extremely strong during rain and thunderstorms. In Uthurahalha winds are expected to be at an average speed of 9 mph. Seas are expected to be slight getting rough during showers.

FISHING

Fishing is average during this period. Fishing is best from 11^th to 18^th January. 6 days in this nakaiy are major days for fishing given the weather conditions.

Night fishing is expected to be good on the 11^th and 12^th January weekend and 14^th to 18^th January for other fishing types like morning/noon trolling, jigging and popping.

TOP CATCH

Wahoo are usual catch these days. Black-Marlin and Sail Fish is making its grand entry on to the fishing charts this nakaiy.

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