City break

Jaffna weather in July

Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

58

Holiday weather in July

Fair

Best time to visit: January – March

What is the weather like in Jaffna in July?

In July, Jaffna is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 36 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Jaffna.

July compared

How the weather changes from June to August. Tap a month to open it.

JuneJunJulyJulAugustAug
Score665856
Day31°31°30°
Night28°28°27°
Sea29°29°29°
Sun7 h6 h7 h
Rain days7911

More details for July

Daylight
12 h 38 min05:57 – 18:35
UV index
13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
32 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
83 %on averageAll months
Hot days
22 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+5:30Asia/Colombo

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %56 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in July

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
  • Windproof jacket

Jaffna in July: quick answers

Is Jaffna hot in July?

Yes. In July, Jaffna is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 28 °C. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Jaffna in July?

Yes. In July the sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in Jaffna in July?

Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 36 mm in total.

Jaffna month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences