Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Jaffna, Sri Lanka in August
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 32mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
32mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 32mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°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
August33°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsApril to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August32mm average rain
August is one of Jaffna's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.5 hours average sun
August is below Jaffna's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August29°C average sea
August is close to Jaffna's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaApril to June
Sea temperatures are usually near 31°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August73 weather score
August 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.