Jaffna weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was mostly clear and 26°C (79°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jan–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 27%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jan–SepOff season Nov
About Jaffna weather
Is it raining in Jaffna right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 26° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Jaffna this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 24–26°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Jaffna lately?
In the past 7 days, Jaffna had 3 rainy days and 109.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Jaffna?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Jaffna weather by month
When is the best time to visit Jaffna?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Jaffna is Jan–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Jaffna?
November is the wettest month, with about 293 mm (11.5 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 21 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Jaffna?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F).
Does Jaffna have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–Dec is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Jaffna?
The sea is warmest in April at about 32°C (89°F) and coolest in January at about 28°C (82°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months