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Jaffna in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Jaffna in January 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether January is a good month to travel to Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

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Jaffna in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Jaffna in January in summary
Ideal weather
Min 26°C Max 27°C 105 mm 4 day(s) 77% 35% 28°C UV 7 10.7 h/day
Best activities in January
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds High prices 06:30 18:08
Hourly weather

Average weather in Jaffna in January 2027

Ideal weather

The weather in Jaffna in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. 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 January 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
12 days out of 31 (38%)
25.6°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
3h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
12 days out of 31 (38%)
25.6°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Moderate rain at times
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
6h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
26.0°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
26.7°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
15 days out of 31 (48%)
26.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
15h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
16 days out of 31 (51%)
26.4°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
11 days out of 31 (35%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
13 days out of 31 (41%)
26.1°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
12 days out of 31 (38%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
21h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
13 days out of 31 (41%)
25.9°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
12 days out of 31 (38%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Climate

Climate of Jaffna in January

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

Temperatures and rain in Jaffna in January

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

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

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Jaffna in January

The climate of Jaffna in January is humid. An average of 105 mm precipitation is recorded over 12 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 299 mm over 21 days.

Temperatures are warm in Jaffna in January. The average maximum temperature reaches 27°C, while the minimum falls to about 26°C. The month's average temperature is 26°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Jaffna in January: 29°C as a maximum in 2020 and 22°C as a minimum in 2021.

In January, the days last on average 11:38 in Jaffna. The sun rises around 06:30 and sets around 18:08.

With ideal weather, the month of January is a recommended month to travel to Jaffna in Sri Lanka.

In January, the most favorable activities in Jaffna are: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Jaffna in January

Check the seasonal normals in Jaffna in January 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
January
Weather data December January February
Outside temperature
Average temperature 27.0°C 26.3°C 26.8°C
Maximum temperature 27.6°C 26.9°C 27.6°C
Minimum temperature 26.3°C 25.7°C 26.0°C
Record maximum temperature 32.0°C
(2021)
 29.0°C
(2020)
 30.0°C
(2009)
Record low temperature 21.0°C
(2020)
 22.0°C
(2021)
 24.0°C
(2014)
Number of days at +30° 1 day(s)
(3%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 1 day(s)
(3%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 28 day(s)
(97%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 27.1°C 26.7°C 27.6°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 25.6°C 25.6°C 26.0°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 28.9°C 28.0°C 28.8°C
Wind
Wind speed 26 km/h 25 km/h 23 km/h
Wind temperature 26.5°C 25.9°C 26.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 299.1 mm 105.4 mm 49.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 21 day(s)
(68%)
 12 day(s)
(39%)
 7 day(s)
(24%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 11 day(s)
(37%)
 4 day(s)
(13%)
 2 day(s)
(7%)
Record precipitation in one day 138.6 mm
(2010)
 91.4 mm
(2014)
 83.7 mm
(2013)
Other weather data
Humidity 79% 77% 77%
Visibility 9.3 km 9.7 km 9.9 km
Cloud cover 46% 35% 26%
UV index 6 7 7
Daily sunshine 8h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h18 06h30 06h29
Sunset time 17h52 18h08 18h19
Day length 11h34 11h38 11h50
Our opinion on the climate in January
The review of Where And When fair weather ideal weather ideal weather
Activities and events

What to do in Jaffna in January?

Best activities in January
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Jaffna in January last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C0.2 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
25°C27°C0.0 mm
4
Partly Cloudy
25°C27°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
24°C27°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
25°C27°C0.0 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
24°C26°C0.1 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
24°C26°C0.0 mm
9
Cloudy
25°C27°C0.1 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
25°C27°C0.3 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
26°C27°C0.1 mm
12
Light rain shower
25°C27°C3.0 mm
13
Light rain shower
25°C28°C0.8 mm
14
Light rain shower
24°C27°C5.5 mm
15
Light rain shower
25°C26°C5.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
26°C27°C0.2 mm
17
Partly Cloudy
25°C27°C0.0 mm
18
Light rain shower
25°C26°C5.8 mm
19
Light rain shower
25°C25°C4.5 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
25°C27°C3.3 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
24°C27°C0.0 mm
22
Cloudy
25°C26°C0.1 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C0.3 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
25°C27°C0.0 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
25°C27°C0.0 mm
26
Partly Cloudy
25°C27°C0.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
24°C27°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
25°C27°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
25°C27°C0.3 mm
30
Light rain shower
25°C26°C1.7 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Jaffna in January: your frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this is one of the best times. The weather conditions are ideal in Jaffna in January, which places this month 1st out of 12. Expect, however, more crowds and higher prices.

Expect an average of 27°C during the day and 26°C at night, with about 105 mm of precipitation spread over 4 rainy days.

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

Expect about 10.7 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 37/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

Yes: prices are at level High prices, with a price index of 76/100, including flights and accommodation. Booking early makes a real difference.

The most favorable months in Jaffna are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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