Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
April verdict
Jaffna, Sri Lanka in April
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
31°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 31°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Jaffna, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April33°C average high
April is one of Jaffna's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsApril to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April49mm average rain
April sits on the drier side of Jaffna's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April8.2 hours average sun
April is brighter than Jaffna's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April31°C average sea
April is one of Jaffna's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to June
Sea temperatures are usually near 31°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April73 weather score
April scores above Jaffna's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.