Best time to visit Jaffna

Q: When is the best time to visit Jaffna?

The best time to visit Jaffna is January based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Jaffna?

The hottest time of year in Jaffna is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Jaffna?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Jaffna with 327mm on average. There are normally 12 days in November with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Jaffna?

The sunniest time of year in Jaffna is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 73% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Jaffna?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Jaffna in April when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Jaffna?

The best time to visit Jaffna is January based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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4
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
2.5
Apr
1.5
May
1.5
Jun
1.5
Jul
1.5
Aug
2
Sep
2.5
Oct
3.5
Nov
4
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

28
Jan
29
Feb
31
Mar
33
Apr
34
May
33
Jun
33
Jul
33
Aug
32
Sep
31
Oct
29
Nov
28
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
8
Feb
9
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
7
Aug
7
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
6
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Jaffna?

The hottest time of year in Jaffna is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Jaffna?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Jaffna with 327mm on average. There are normally 12 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Jaffna?

The sunniest time of year in Jaffna is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 73% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Jaffna?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Jaffna in April when the water temperature reaches 30°C.