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Weather in Jaffna, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Current Weather in Jaffna

Thundery outbreaks in nearby
30°C
Feels like 34°C. Thundery outbreaks in nearby.
🌬️ 26 km/h SSW
💧 72% Humidity
🧭 1008 hPa
👁️ 9.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 9.9
🌡️ Dew Point: 24°C
🌅 Sunrise: 06:00 AM
🌇 Sunset: 06:13 PM
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In Jaffna right now it is 30°C and thundery outbreaks in nearby, feeling like 34°C. Expect 72% humidity and winds of about 26 km/h, and the UV index is 10 (very high). Across the coming days, Jaffna should see roughly 28°C to 30°C.

Hourly Forecast for Jaffna

14:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
29°
20%
15:00
Overcast
29°
21%
16:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
23%
17:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
25%
18:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
26%
19:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
26%
20:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
26%
21:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
26%
22:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
26%
23:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
27%
00:00
Patchy rain nearby
28°
26%
01:00
Patchy rain nearby
28°
26%
02:00
Patchy rain nearby
28°
26%
03:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
27%
04:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
26%
05:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
21%
06:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
24%
07:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
22%
08:00
Overcast
29°
21%
09:00
Overcast
29°
21%
10:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
29°
21%
11:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
30°
20%
12:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
30°
20%
13:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
29°
20%

14-Day Forecast for Jaffna

Thu, Sep 10
Thundery outbreaks in nearby Thundery outbreaks in nearby
30° / 28°
Fri, Sep 11
Thundery outbreaks in nearby Thundery outbreaks in nearby
30° / 28°
Sat, Sep 12
Overcast Overcast
30° / 28°
Sun, Sep 13
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
30° / 28°
Mon, Sep 14
Overcast Overcast
30° / 28°
Tue, Sep 15
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
30° / 28°
Wed, Sep 16
Overcast Overcast
31° / 28°
Thu, Sep 17
Overcast Overcast
30° / 28°
Fri, Sep 18
Thundery outbreaks in nearby Thundery outbreaks in nearby
30° / 28°
Sat, Sep 19
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
30° / 28°
Sun, Sep 20
Overcast Overcast
29° / 28°
Mon, Sep 21
Overcast Overcast
29° / 28°
Tue, Sep 22
Overcast Overcast
30° / 28°
Wed, Sep 23
Overcast Overcast
30° / 28°

Additional Forecasts for Jaffna

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 202.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 86.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 1.6 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 2.7 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 12.1 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 21.8 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Jaffna Today

The most comfortable window in Jaffna today looks like 15:00 to 18:00, when it is around 28°C. It should stay dry through that window. No significant rain is expected in the next several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Jaffna

What is the temperature in Jaffna right now?

The current temperature in Jaffna is 30°C (85°F), thundery outbreaks in nearby (feels like 34°C).

What's the weather like in Jaffna right now?

Right now Jaffna has Thundery outbreaks in nearby, humidity 72%, wind 26 km/h SSW.

What is today's forecast for Jaffna?

Today in Jaffna: high 30°C, low 28°C, thundery outbreaks in nearby. Chance of rain: 24%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Jaffna?

Daily highs and lows for Jaffna:

  • 2026-09-10: 30°C / 28°C
  • 2026-09-11: 30°C / 28°C
  • 2026-09-12: 30°C / 28°C
  • 2026-09-13: 30°C / 28°C
  • 2026-09-14: 30°C / 28°C
  • 2026-09-15: 30°C / 28°C
  • 2026-09-16: 31°C / 28°C
Is it going to rain in Jaffna today?

There is a 24% chance of rain in Jaffna today. Total expected precipitation: 0.02 mm.

What is the wind speed in Jaffna right now?

Wind in Jaffna is currently 26 km/h (16 mph) from the SSW.

What is the UV index in Jaffna right now?

The UV index in Jaffna is currently 9.9 (very high). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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