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Weather in May in Jaffna District

Planning a getaway to Jaffna District this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Jaffna District in May?

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C and nighttime temperatures around 29°C in Jaffna. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 65 mm in Jaffna.

For specific regional insights in Jaffna District for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Jaffna District climate page.

Where to go in Jaffna District in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Jaffna District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

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

Jaffna

In May Jaffna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Jaffna
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32°C 
28°C 
61 mm 
3 days 
32°C 
29°C 
65 mm 
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31°C 
28°C 
32 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Jaffna

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Is May the best time to visit Jaffna District?

In our opinion, May 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, January, February and March provide perfect weather in Jaffna. In contrast, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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