Climate of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Area-weighted average across Jaffna. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Jaffna, a subdivision of Sri Lanka, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.6°C / 78.1°F in January to 30.3°C / 86.5°F in May, with rainfall from 11 mm / 0.4 in to 385 mm / 15.2 in depending on the season (1295 mm / 51 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.6°C78.1°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.4°C79.5°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.9°C82.2°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 29.7°C85.5°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| May | 30.3°C86.5°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| June | 30°C86°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 29.4°C84.9°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 29.1°C84.4°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| September | 28.9°C84°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| October | 27.9°C82.2°F | 224 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 385 mm15.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.7°C78.3°F | 282 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Jaffna?
The best months to visit Jaffna, Sri Lanka for sunny, dry weather are February, March, June, July. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 30.3°C / 86.5°F, and the driest is June with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Jaffna?
Jaffna, Sri Lanka has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.6°C / 78.1°F in January to 30.3°C / 86.5°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1295 mm / 51 in, with the wettest month being November (385 mm / 15.2 in) and the driest June (11 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Jaffna?
The hottest month in Jaffna is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.3°C / 86.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Jaffna?
The coldest month in Jaffna is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.6°C / 78.1°F.
When does it rain most in Jaffna?
The wettest month in Jaffna is November, averaging about 385 mm / 15.2 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 11 mm / 0.4 in.