Jaffna Weather in January

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

January is in the winter in Jaffna and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in Jaffna with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 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 January 2024.