Climate and Weather of Jaffna District, Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka you have several regions, one of which is called Jaffna District. The most popular city in this region is Jaffna, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Jaffna District. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The climate in Jaffna District, particularly in Jaffna, is characterized by consistently high temperatures, with average maximums never falling below 28°C.

Note that the warmest month in Jaffna District is normally April, with the temperature reaching 32°C, while January has the coolest maximum daytime temperatures, reaching 28°C.

April, May and June are generally the hottest months of the year.

When it comes to rainfall, Jaffna District sees significant variations throughout the year. November tends to be the wettest, receiving 313 mm of rain, while March is much drier with just 27 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during October, November and December, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 196 mm to 313 mm monthly.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Jaffna District, Sri Lanka?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.