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Jaffna District weather in August

Considering a trip to Jaffna District this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Jaffna District in August?

Jaffna District is a region in Sri Lanka. August in Jaffna District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 28°C in Jaffna. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 54 mm in Jaffna.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jaffna District in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Jaffna District climate page.

Where to go in Jaffna District in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Jaffna District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Jaffna District

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Jaffna District?

Average weather in Jaffna

In August Jaffna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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31°C 
28°C 
39 mm 
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31°C 
28°C 
54 mm 
3 days 
31°C 
27°C 
77 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Jaffna

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Is August the best time to visit Jaffna District?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Jaffna District with overall pleasant weather in Jaffna. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Jaffna. On the other hand, the weather in October and November tend to be poor.

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