When is the best time to go to Jaffna?
When is the best time to go to Jaffna? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Jaffna are January, February and March
- On average, the warmest months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
- The rainiest months are November and December
- The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round
For full information about the climate and weather in Jaffna a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Average temp. | Rainfall | Our opinion | View Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 
| 27°C/30°C | 86mm | good weather | Jaffna in january |
| February |
| 28°C/30°C | 41mm | good weather | Jaffna in february |
| March |
| 29°C/33°C | 37mm | good weather | Jaffna in march |
| April |
| 30°C/34°C | 61mm | bad weather | Jaffna in april |
| May |
| 31°C/34°C | 68mm | bad weather | Jaffna in may |
| June |
| 30°C/33°C | 48mm | tolerable weather | Jaffna in june |
| July |
| 30°C/33°C | 53mm | tolerable weather | Jaffna in july |
| August |
| 30°C/32°C | 121mm | tolerable weather | Jaffna in august |
| September |
| 29°C/32°C | 155mm | tolerable weather | Jaffna in september |
| October |
| 30°C/33°C | 289mm | tolerable weather | Jaffna in october |
| November | 
| 29°C/32°C | 403mm | tolerable weather | Jaffna in november |
| December |
| 28°C/30°C | 347mm | tolerable weather | Jaffna in december |
Weather and climate in Jaffna
- From january to february the climate is good. The temperature rises to 30°C and it rains about 13% of the time in february.
- In march the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 32°C in average and it rains about 15% of the time in march.
- Between april and june the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 32°C.
- Between the months of july and november the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 32°C as maximum temperature in november and, in november, 21 days of rain are expected.
- In the month of december the climate is not good. In average, on the morning it is 27°C and it rains about 57% of the time in december.
Chart: temperature and rainfall in Jaffna
The chart below allows you to look at the following seasonal norms for the city of Jaffna: minimum and maximum temperatures, and the monthly volume of precipitation for each month of the year.
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