Jaffna
A Hindu temple culture in the north the civil war kept off the tourist map for decades, a peninsula of islands linked by causeway and dotted with Dutch and Portuguese forts, and a cuisine spicier and more distinct than the rest of the island's.
The best time to visit Jaffna is Jan–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 32°C (89°F). Local time there is 21:43 (UTC+5:30).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 81°F · rain 3.1in · 11.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C81°F | 78mm3.1in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| February | 28°C83°F | 57mm2.2in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| March | 31°C87°F | 19mm0.7in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 32°C90°F | 46mm1.8in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| May | 32°C90°F | 36mm1.4in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| June | 32°C90°F | 33mm1.3in | 12.7h12.7h | in the recommended window |
| July | 32°C89°F | 38mm1.5in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| August | 32°C89°F | 34mm1.3in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| September | 31°C88°F | 63mm2.5in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| October | 30°C86°F | 178mm7.0in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| November | 28°C83°F | 354mm13.9in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| December | 28°C82°F | 236mm9.3in | 11.6h11.6h |
Good to know
- Currency
- LKRSri Lankan rupee
- Language
- Sinhala, Tamil
- Driving
- on the left
1 000 LKR is about 3 USD (1 USD = 333 LKR).
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When is the best time to visit Jaffna?
The best time to visit Jaffna is Jan–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 32°C (89°F).
How warm does Jaffna get?
Typical daytime highs in Jaffna are Mar–May 32°C (89°F), Jun–Aug 32°C (89°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (86°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (82°F).
Is Jaffna expensive?
On the ground, Jaffna is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Jaffna good for?
Jaffna is good for sunshine and salt water, old stones and real towns, eating extremely well, landscape doing the heavy lifting.