Jaffna District Weather in January

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

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Jaffna

Planning a trip to Jaffna District, Sri Lanka this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Jaffna District in January

Jaffna District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. January in Jaffna District generally has warm temperatures, with moderate 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. During this period, Jaffna experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

For a closer look at conditions across Jaffna District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 68 mm (2.7 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 January

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 January for the most popular destinonation in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka?

Jaffna

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

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Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
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29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
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25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
197 mm (7.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Jaffna District, in Sri Lanka.

In our records: Sri Lanka January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Sri Lanka dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Bentota on January 1, 2020.

Jaffna District weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Jaffna District, Sri Lanka typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Jaffna average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Jaffna peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in January, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

January is on the drier side in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. Jaffna averages only about 68 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Jaffna District, Sri Lanka with overall perfect weather in Jaffna. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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