Jaffna weather in September (Jaffna District, Sri Lanka)

How is September weather typically in Jaffna? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During September, Jaffna usually has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 31°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 27°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Jaffna in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 4 days with rain.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Jaffna climate page with graphs.

 

Jaffna, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in September

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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