22° to 31°
Coolest & Dry
The coolest month of the year, part of the best window for a visit.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
22° to 31°
Driest of the Best
Among the driest months of the year, dry and comfortable.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
24° to 33°
Heat Builds
Still fairly dry, with the hot season beginning to set in.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
26° to 35°
Hot & Dry
Among the hottest months of the year, part of a hot, mostly dry stretch.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
26° to 35°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, still comparatively dry.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
26° to 35°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, hot and dry with breezier conditions.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
26° to 35°
Second Dry Window
One of the year's driest months, part of a second good window for a visit.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
25° to 34°
Still Fairly Dry
Still comparatively dry, though rain ticks up a little.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
25° to 34°
Rain Builds
Rain ticks up further as the year moves toward its wettest stretch.
☔ Umbrella handy🥵 Heat protection
24° to 33°
Monsoon Arrives
Rain increases sharply as the northeast monsoon sets in.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
23° to 32°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year by a wide margin, with an added risk of passing cyclones.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
22° to 31°
Deep Monsoon
Still very wet, closing out the year's rainiest stretch.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Jaffna?›
Jaffna's heaviest rain historically falls from October through December, with November the wettest month, averaging around 437mm across 17 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Jaffna?›
January, February, and July are historically Jaffna's driest, calmest months for a visit.
What is the least favorable time to visit Jaffna?›
October through December is historically the wettest, most concentrated rainy stretch of the year.
Which month has the most rain in Jaffna?›
November is historically the wettest month, averaging around 437mm of rain across 17 days.
Which month is the driest in Jaffna?›
June is historically the driest month, averaging around 18mm of rain.
How hot does Jaffna get?›
May is historically the hottest month of the year on average, part of a hot stretch that runs from March to May.
What should I pack for Jaffna during the rainy season?›
Rain gear is worth having from around October through December, and sun protection is worth packing year-round given the heat.
Why is Jaffna drier than much of Sri Lanka?›
Jaffna's position on Sri Lanka's northern peninsula puts it in the shadow of neighboring India, which blocks much of the direct rain from the southwest monsoon that soaks the rest of the island.
Is Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna?›
Yes. It's one of Sri Lanka's most important Hindu temples and hosts a major annual festival drawing large crowds of pilgrims.
Do cyclones affect Jaffna?›
Occasionally. Sri Lanka is usually affected by tropical cyclones in November and December, and more rarely in May, when storms forming in the Bay of Bengal can bring heavy rain.