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Jaffna in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Jaffna in December 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether December is a good month to travel to Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

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Jaffna in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Jaffna in December in summary
Fair weather
Min 26°C Max 28°C 299 mm 11 day(s) 79% 46% 29°C UV 6 7.6 h/day
Possible activities in December
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
High crowding High prices 06:18 17:52
Hourly weather

Average weather in Jaffna in December 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Jaffna in December 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in December. This allows you to forecast the weather in December 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 December 2026
0h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
10 days out of 31 (32%)
26.3°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Clear/Sunny
4 days out of 31 (12%)
3h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
9 days out of 31 (29%)
26.3°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
5 days out of 31 (16%)
6h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
10 days out of 31 (32%)
26.6°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Heavy rain
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Clear/Sunny
4 days out of 31 (12%)
9h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
27.2°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Heavy rain
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Clear/Sunny
5 days out of 31 (16%)
12h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
10 days out of 31 (32%)
27.5°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
15h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
11 days out of 31 (35%)
27.2°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
18h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
26.8°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
21h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
12 days out of 31 (38%)
26.6°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Climate

Climate of Jaffna in December

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Jaffna in December.

Temperatures and rain in Jaffna in December

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in December.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of December is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Jaffna in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Jaffna in December

Check the seasonal normals in Jaffna in December and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
December
Weather data November December January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 27.8°C 27.0°C 26.3°C
Maximum temperature 28.4°C 27.6°C 26.9°C
Minimum temperature 27.2°C 26.3°C 25.7°C
Record maximum temperature 30.0°C
(2014)
 32.0°C
(2021)
 29.0°C
(2020)
Record low temperature 21.0°C
(2020)
 21.0°C
(2020)
 22.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 1 day(s)
(3%)
 1 day(s)
(3%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 28.3°C 27.1°C 26.7°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 26.8°C 25.6°C 25.6°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 30.0°C 28.9°C 28.0°C
Wind
Wind speed 23 km/h 26 km/h 25 km/h
Wind temperature 27.4°C 26.5°C 25.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 455.5 mm 299.1 mm 105.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 24 day(s)
(80%)
 21 day(s)
(68%)
 12 day(s)
(39%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 17 day(s)
(56%)
 11 day(s)
(37%)
 4 day(s)
(13%)
Record precipitation in one day 384.3 mm
(2020)
 138.6 mm
(2010)
 91.4 mm
(2014)
Other weather data
Humidity 79% 79% 77%
Visibility 8.9 km 9.3 km 9.7 km
Cloud cover 44% 46% 35%
UV index 6 6 7
Daily sunshine 8h 8h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h04 06h18 06h30
Sunset time 17h45 17h52 18h08
Day length 11h41 11h34 11h38
Our opinion on the climate in December
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Activities and events

What to do in Jaffna in December?

Possible activities in December
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Jaffna in December last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Jaffna in December 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
26°C28°C0.1 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
26°C28°C0.5 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
26°C28°C0.1 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C0.4 mm
5
Light rain shower
25°C27°C3.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
25°C28°C0.9 mm
7
Light rain shower
25°C26°C7.5 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
25°C27°C1.5 mm
9
Light rain shower
26°C27°C1.4 mm
10
Light rain shower
25°C26°C6.5 mm
11
Cloudy
25°C27°C0.0 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
26°C27°C0.3 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
25°C26°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
24°C26°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
24°C26°C0.0 mm
16
Light rain shower
25°C26°C3.1 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
25°C27°C2.7 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
25°C26°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
25°C27°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
24°C26°C0.0 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
23°C26°C0.0 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
24°C26°C0.0 mm
23
Partly Cloudy
24°C26°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
24°C27°C0.0 mm
25
Light rain shower
25°C26°C0.8 mm
26
Partly Cloudy
24°C27°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
25°C27°C0.0 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
24°C27°C0.3 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
25°C26°C0.1 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
26°C27°C0.0 mm
31
Light rain shower
26°C27°C6.3 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Jaffna in December: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Jaffna in December, which ranks this month 12th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 28°C during the day and 26°C at night, with about 299 mm of precipitation spread over 11 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 27°C on average in December, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 7.6 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise.

Yes: this month is in High crowding, with a visitor index of 73/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

Yes: prices are at level High prices, with a price index of 73/100, including flights and accommodation. Booking early makes a real difference.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Jaffna are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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