Jaffna has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round. The coolest month is Jan (23°C) and the warmest is Apr (34°C). Annual rainfall totals 1258mm.
Monthly Averages
Jan
High28°C83°F
Avg Temp26°C78°F
Low23°C73°F
Precipitation91 mm
Wind10 km/h
Feb
High30°C86°F
Avg Temp26°C80°F
Low23°C73°F
Precipitation31 mm
Wind10 km/h
Mar
High32°C90°F
Avg Temp28°C82°F
Low24°C74°F
Precipitation29 mm
Wind9 km/h
Apr
High34°C92°F
Avg Temp30°C85°F
Low26°C79°F
Precipitation65 mm
Wind9 km/h
May
High34°C92°F
Avg Temp30°C86°F
Low27°C80°F
Precipitation55 mm
Wind12 km/h
Jun
High33°C91°F
Avg Temp30°C86°F
Low27°C80°F
Precipitation9 mm
Wind13 km/h
Jul
High32°C90°F
Avg Temp29°C85°F
Low26°C79°F
Precipitation19 mm
Wind14 km/h
Aug
High32°C90°F
Avg Temp29°C84°F
Low26°C78°F
Precipitation36 mm
Wind13 km/h
Sep
High32°C89°F
Avg Temp29°C84°F
Low26°C78°F
Precipitation51 mm
Wind11 km/h
Oct
High31°C88°F
Avg Temp28°C82°F
Low25°C76°F
Precipitation217 mm
Wind8 km/h
Nov
High29°C85°F
Avg Temp27°C80°F
Low24°C75°F
Precipitation377 mm
Wind9 km/h
Dec
High28°C82°F
Avg Temp26°C78°F
Low23°C74°F
Precipitation278 mm
Wind11 km/h
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Monthly Wind Speed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the climate like in Jaffna?
Jaffna has an average annual temperature of 28°C with 1258mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Apr (34°C) and the coldest is Jan (23°C).
What is the hottest month in Jaffna?
The hottest month in Jaffna is Apr, with an average high of 34°C.
How much rain does Jaffna get?
Jaffna receives 1258mm of precipitation annually. The wettest month is Nov (377mm) and the driest is Jun (9mm).
When is the best time to visit Jaffna?
The best time to visit Jaffna is during Jan, Dec, Feb, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is relatively low.