Jaffna rain today
Rain expected from about 08:30, around 6.3 mm over the next 24 hours.
Friday 23 October
Next 24 hours
Jaffna weather forecast in words
Today: Light rain in Jaffna today and warm, with a high of 28°C and a moderate breeze (up to 32 km/h). It is 27°C right now and feels like 29°C, with humidity at 84%. Expect some rain (around 4.4 mm) for the rest of the day.
Tonight: Cloudy tonight with a low around 27°C. There may be some rain (around 3.3 mm) overnight.
Tomorrow: Light rain tomorrow, similar to today, with temperatures between 28°C and 28°C. Expect some rain (around 15.2 mm) through the day. Humidity averages 82%.
This week: Over the next seven days Jaffna will see highs of 28–29°C and lows of 25–28°C. The warmest day looks like Tuesday (29°C) and the coolest night Sunday (25°C). Rain is expected on 3 days, mainly Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
7-day forecast
Current rain period (Male): Chitra
Chitra – 11 Oct to 24 Oct
Rain in Jaffna during this period, from our forecast: 11 mm over the next 1 days.
Next: Swati from 24 Oct
In the traditional calendar the rain periods (Male) are named after the nakshatra the Sun is passing through, such as Mrigashira or Ardra. This is a cultural calendar, not a forecast; the rain amounts come from our weather forecast.
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Questions about Jaffna weather
Will it rain in Jaffna today?
Yes, rain is likely in Jaffna from about 08:30 local time, with around 6.3 mm expected over the next 24 hours.
What is the temperature in Jaffna right now?
It is 27°C in Jaffna as of 07:14 local time and feels like 29°C. Today's high is 28°C and the low is 26°C.
What is the weather forecast for Jaffna tomorrow?
Light rain with a high of 28°C and a low of 28°C. About 15.2 mm of rain is expected. Winds up to 36 km/h.
Do I need an umbrella in Jaffna this week?
Yes. Rain is expected on 4 of the next 10 days, with about 69 mm in total.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jaffna today?
Sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 17:49 local time.
Is it windy in Jaffna today?
The wind is 20 km/h from the SW with gusts up to 24 km/h, which is a moderate breeze.