Question 1

Is Jaffna safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Travelia rates Jaffna, Sri Lanka “some risk”, following US State Department and UK FCDO travel advisories.

Question 2

What is the sea temperature in Jaffna in July?

Accepted Answer

The sea off Jaffna averages about 29°C in July.

Question 3

When is the best time to visit Jaffna?

Accepted Answer

Jaffna is warmest in Apr and driest in Jun; mild (18–28°C) months are Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	26	26	28	30	30	30	29	29	29	28	26	26
Sea °C	27	27	29	30	30	29	29	29	29	29	28	27
Rain (days)	92	29	28	64	56	11	23	44	56	226	255	255

Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Climate by month