Best Time to Visit Jaffna
Best time: Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul.
May is warmest (33.6°C high); Nov is rainiest (371 mm).
Jaffna weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.5 | 22.6 | 88 | 8.8 |
| Feb | 30.2 | 22.6 | 29 | 10 |
| Mar | 32.2 | 23.5 | 29 | 10.7 |
| Apr | 33.5 | 25.8 | 64 | 10.6 |
| May | 33.6 | 26.9 | 54 | 10.1 |
| Jun | 33 | 26.7 | 10 | 9.6 |
| Jul | 32.5 | 26.1 | 20 | 9.2 |
| Aug | 32.2 | 25.7 | 39 | 9.6 |
| Sep | 32.1 | 25.5 | 51 | 9.8 |
| Oct | 31.1 | 24.5 | 220 | 8.9 |
| Nov | 29.5 | 23.7 | 371 | 8.1 |
| Dec | 28.2 | 23.1 | 270 | 8 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: FebMarJunJul
Beaches: JunJulMarFeb
Hiking: JunJulMarFeb
Sightseeing: FebMarJunJul
Jaffna quick facts
What to pack
Hot months (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.
Wet months (Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jaffna?
Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul.
What is the rainiest month?
Nov, about 371 mm.
What is the warmest month?
May, with average highs of 33.6°C.
Where to stay
See Jaffna hotels · Book Jaffna tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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