Jaffna in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Jaffna in december 2026
The weather in Jaffna in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
23%
20%
14%
Weather at 12pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
29%
24%
13%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Partly Cloudy
33% of time
28%
26%
9%
Weather at 3am
81°F
30%
28%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Jaffna in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Jaffna in december.
The climate of Jaffna in december is tolerable
In december in Jaffna, the climate is wet (with 11.8in of precipitation over 11 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 18in of rainfall over 17 days.
The climate quite enjoyable in this city this month. Temperatures are up to 83°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Jaffna is 81°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Jaffna in december with a maximum record of 90°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 70°F in 2020. You You can hope to have about 1 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 3 of time.
Day length in Jaffna in december is 11:34. Sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset is at 17:52.
With a bad climate, this month is not the best time to go in Jaffna in Sri Lanka.
Jaffna: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in january to Jaffna. more information
December: another location in Sri Lanka?
If you want to go to Sri Lanka in december, there are destinations with better weather than Jaffna:
In december, Colombo, Anuradhapura, Galle, Trincomalee, Chilaw and Dambulla have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Jaffna in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 70°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 26km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 11.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (37%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.5in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.27km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:52 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:34 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Jaffna in december 2025:
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79°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 81°F
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77°F to 79°F
77°F to 81°F
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76°F to 79°F
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77°F to 81°F
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Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in december
Cities near Jaffna:
| Kayts in december | tolerable weather |
| Point Pedro in december | tolerable weather |
| Poonakari in december | tolerable weather |
| Thalayadi in december | tolerable weather |
| Mannar Island in december | tolerable weather |
| Mullaitivu in december | tolerable weather |
| Vavuniya in december | good weather |
| Arisimale Beach in december | good weather |
| Wilpattu National Park in december | good weather |
| Kallara beach (Thiriyai) in december | good weather |
| Anuradhapura in december | good weather |
| Kalpitiya in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Jaffna in december:
Weather data for Jaffna for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Jaffna. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Jaffna can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Jaffna.