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Jaffna, Northern Province Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Jaffna, Northern Province?
April is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 24°C).
Jaffna climate at a glance
Jaffna, Northern Province has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 30°C in January to 35°C in April. November is usually the wettest month.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 24° | 30° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 27° | 34° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 27° | 34° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 26° | 32° |
Jaffna weather by month
Jaffna weather in January
In January, Jaffna averages a high of 29°C and a low of 24°C. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 33°C (2017) and the record low is 19°C (2012).
Jaffna weather in February
In February, Jaffna averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 34°C (2019) and the record low is 18°C (2023).
Jaffna weather in March
In March, Jaffna averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 36°C (2019) and the record low is 21°C (2023).
Jaffna weather in April
In April, Jaffna averages a high of 34°C and a low of 27°C. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 39°C (2017) and the record low is 22°C (2023).
Jaffna weather in May
In May, Jaffna averages a high of 34°C and a low of 28°C. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 37°C (2024) and the record low is 22°C (2023).
Jaffna weather in June
In June, Jaffna averages a high of 34°C and a low of 28°C. Estimated sunshine is 22% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 36°C (2023) and the record low is 24°C (2022).
Jaffna weather in July
In July, Jaffna averages a high of 34°C and a low of 27°C. Estimated sunshine is 17% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 37°C (2017) and the record low is 23°C (2023).
Jaffna weather in August
In August, Jaffna averages a high of 33°C and a low of 27°C. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 37°C (2020) and the record low is 22°C (2023).
Jaffna weather in September
In September, Jaffna averages a high of 33°C and a low of 27°C. Estimated sunshine is 25% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (2021) and the record low is 23°C (2017).
Jaffna weather in October
In October, Jaffna averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 37°C (2013) and the record low is 22°C (2023).
Jaffna weather in November
In November, Jaffna averages a high of 31°C and a low of 25°C. Estimated sunshine is 16% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 36°C (2021) and the record low is 21°C (2022).
Jaffna weather in December
In December, Jaffna averages a high of 29°C and a low of 24°C. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 34°C (2023) and the record low is 17°C (2022).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Jaffna
March is the sunniest month in Jaffna, with estimated sunshine of 57% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. November is the cloudiest, at 16%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 33% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Jaffna is cloudier than 81% of India.
Humidity peaks in November at 84% and is lowest in February at 75%.
Jaffna has about 195 days a year above 32°C. Jaffna is hotter than 95% of India.
Jaffna weather records
These records cover PAMBAN during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Jaffna station is 39°C, on April 29, 2017. The coldest is 17°C, on December 9, 2022.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 183 mm of precipitation, on October 22, 2019.
The best time to visit Jaffna
Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 24°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 27°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 27°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 26°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 29° | — | — | 77% | 44% | 33° | 19° |
| February | 24° | 31° | 6.6 mm | 1 | 75% | 55% | 34° | 18° |
| March | 26° | 33° | — | — | 77% | 57% | 36° | 21° |
| April | 27° | 34° | — | — | 79% | 56% | 39° | 22° |
| May | 28° | 34° | — | — | 81% | 28% | 37° | 22° |
| June | 28° | 34° | — | — | 81% | 22% | 36° | 24° |
| July | 27° | 34° | — | — | 80% | 17% | 37° | 23° |
| August | 27° | 33° | — | — | 80% | 19% | 37° | 22° |
| September | 27° | 33° | 49 mm | 3 | 81% | 25% | 37° | 23° |
| October | 26° | 33° | 214 mm | 11 | 82% | 29% | 37° | 22° |
| November | 25° | 31° | 276 mm | 16 | 84% | 16% | 36° | 21° |
| December | 24° | 29° | 180 mm | 11 | 82% | 32% | 34° | 17° |
Station: PAMBAN, 90 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Jaffna climate questions
What is the hottest month in Jaffna?
April is the warmest month in Jaffna, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Jaffna?
January is the coldest month in Jaffna, with an average low of 24°C.
What is the record high temperature in Jaffna?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Jaffna station is 39°C, set on April 29, 2017. The record low is 17°C, on December 9, 2022.
What is the sunniest month in Jaffna?
March is the sunniest month in Jaffna, with estimated sunshine of 57% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. November is the cloudiest.