Jaffna Weather in February

What's the weather like in Jaffna (Sri Lanka) in February 2024?

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

February is in the winter in Jaffna and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

Jaffna weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.2°C 84.5°F
Nightly temperature 23.7°C 74.6°F
Average temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 31 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 27.5°C 81.5°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average February is the 4th driest month of the year in Jaffna with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Jaffna

Jaffna average temperature in February

February rainfall

Jaffna average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Jaffna average rain in February

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 February 2024.

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Jaffna weather stats

Jaffna weather statistics
Hottest month: April 33°C 91.4°F
Driest month: June 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: March 9.3hrs
Coldest month: January 27.5°C 81.5°F
Wettest month: November 327mm 12.9ins
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