Climate normals · 1970–2000
Jaffna Climate
Jaffna is a city in Sri Lanka (38) with a population of about 169,102. Its average annual temperature is 28.1°C (83°F), with roughly 1266 mm of rain per year.
28.1°C
Avg Temp
1266
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Jaffna Climate
Jaffna has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F) and receives about 1266 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28.1°C
Avg Temp
1266
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 78° | 90 mm |
| February | 26° / 80° | 29 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 29 mm |
| April | 30° / 85° | 65 mm |
| May | 30° / 87° | 55 mm |
| June | 30° / 86° | 10 mm |
| July | 29° / 85° | 22 mm |
| August | 29° / 84° | 41 mm |
| September | 29° / 84° | 54 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 223 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 374 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 274 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Jaffna
The most comfortable months to visit Jaffna are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Jaffna are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Jaffna, Sri Lanka has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C and about 1266 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Jaffna average about 34°C (93°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.