Jaffna Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Jaffna remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 25°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Jaffna Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
April has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 313 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 27 mm of precipitation.
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