Jaffna Weather in August

The climate in Jaffna during August can be summarized as very hot, humid and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Jaffna and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Jaffna with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Jaffna in August 2024.