Jaffna Weather in December

The climate in Jaffna during December can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

December is in the winter in Jaffna and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Jaffna with around 285mm 11.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 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 December 2024.