Jaffna District Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka in December.

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Jaffna

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

What to Expect in Jaffna District in December

Jaffna District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. December in Jaffna District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Jaffna.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jaffna District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 197 mm (7.8 in) in Jaffna.

Explore Jaffna District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Jaffna District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Jaffna)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March31°C (88°F) April32°C (90°F) May32°C (90°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jaffna District in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Jaffna District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Jaffna District

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka?

Jaffna

In December Jaffna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
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Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
313 mm (12 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
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Jaffna District weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka in December?

December in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka brings tolerable weather. In Jaffna, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka in December?

Average temperatures in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka during December range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Jaffna.

Does Jaffna District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka peaks during December. Jaffna averages roughly 197 mm (7.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Jaffna District, Sri Lanka?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Jaffna, December might be a good time to visit Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Jaffna. On the other hand, the months of October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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