Jaffna Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Jaffna, Sri Lanka has hot weather year-round. The best time to visit is March (score: 89/100). Annual average high: 29.5°C, total rainfall: 1149mm.
When is the best time to visit Jaffna?
89
March is the best month to visit Jaffna with a travel score of 89/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 30.5°C, 4 rain days, and 11.6 hours of daily sunshine.
View March weather details →Travel Score by Month
83
Jan
88
Feb
89
Mar
78
Apr
74
May
78
Jun
77
Jul
75
Aug
73
Sep
65
Oct
63
Nov
70
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Jaffna each month?
29.5°C
Avg High
26.2°C
Avg Low
1149mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Jaffna get?
Jaffna receives 1149mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically November with 320mm, while March is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Jaffna?
January
83
27°C
Low: 24°C
7 rain days
Excellent
February
88
28°C
Low: 25°C
5 rain days
Excellent
March
Best time to visit89
31°C
Low: 26°C
4 rain days
Excellent
April
78
32°C
Low: 27°C
9 rain days
Good
May
74
31°C
Low: 28°C
9 rain days
Good
June
78
31°C
Low: 28°C
6 rain days
Good
July
77
31°C
Low: 27°C
8 rain days
Good
August
75
30°C
Low: 27°C
11 rain days
Good
September
73
30°C
Low: 27°C
12 rain days
Good
October
65
29°C
Low: 26°C
20 rain days
Good
November
63
28°C
Low: 25°C
21 rain days
Good
December
70
27°C
Low: 25°C
16 rain days
Good
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Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31