Best Time to Visit Jaffna: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Jaffna: March, February, January, June.
- Best months for Jaffna: March, February, January, June.
- Peak season is March, February, January. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, June, July, August, September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: November, October, December.
- The weather is good almost all year.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 25°C | 62 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| February | 27°C | 25°C | 25 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| March | 29°C | 26°C | 22 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.6 |
| April | 30°C | 28°C | 46 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.7 |
| May | 30°C | 28°C | 57 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.7 |
| June | 30°C | 28°C | 27 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.0 |
| July | 30°C | 28°C | 33 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| August | 29°C | 27°C | 48 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 29°C | 27°C | 68 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| October | 29°C | 26°C | 207 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 28°C | 26°C | 314 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 27°C | 25°C | 196 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jaffna?
The best months are March, February, January, June.
When is the rainy season in Jaffna?
The wettest months are November, October, December.