Jaffna weather in January
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers. Average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C, with around 8 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Jaffna. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
28°C
Average low
24°C
Rainy days
8 days
Best months to visit
January, February, March
What to do in Jaffna in January
Whatever the weather, Jaffna rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Visit Jaffna Fort's colonial ramparts
Tour Hindu temples with intricate gopurams
Explore lagoons and lotus gardens by boat
Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Temple during festival
Trek to Causeway connecting to Mullaitivu
Shop at bustling Tamil markets
What to pack for January
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
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Recommended
January (you are here)
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
February
29C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
March
31C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
April
32C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
May
31C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
June
31C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
July
31C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
August
30C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
September
30C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
October
29C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
November
28C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
December
28C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
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