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Jaffna Climate by Month

Jaffna has a steady very warm climate throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Jaffna remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in April to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 25°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Jaffna has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1182 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Jaffna shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 313 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 27 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The best time of year to visit Jaffna in Sri Lanka

The best time to visit is during the drier months: February, March, June, July and August.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Jaffna?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
  • Which is the hottest month in Jaffna?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Jaffna?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Jaffna?
    November tops the wettest month list with 313 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Jaffna?
    March is the driest month with 27 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Jaffna

    Thu   Nov 21
    30°C | 23°C
    NE 22 km/h
    9.6 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    29°C | 24°C
    NE 25 km/h
    8.9 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Nov 23
    30°C | 23°C
    NE 18 km/h
    12 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain