Best time to visit Jaffna

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When is the best time to visit Jaffna?

The best time to visit Jaffna is March based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in Jaffna?

The hottest time of year in Jaffna is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Jaffna?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Jaffna with 327mm on average. There are normally 12 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Jaffna?

The sunniest time of year in Jaffna is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 73% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Jaffna?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Jaffna in April when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Sri Lanka (Jaffna) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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