August Weather in Jaffna

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, during August is characterized by an average temperature of 28°C (84°F). Highs can soar to 30°C (87°F), while lows may dip to 26°C (80°F). Typically, the humidity level in Jaffna throughout August hovers around 87%.

26°C (80°F)

Minimum temperature

28°C (84°F)

Average temperature

30°C (87°F)

Maximum temperature

87%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In August, Jaffna averages 65 mm (2.5 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 13 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 44 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 10% probability of sunny days during this period.

65 mm (2.5 inches)

Precipitation

13 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 44 minutes

Sunshine hours

10%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In August, the UV Index in Jaffna reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 4 7 11 13 13 11 8 5 2 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate High Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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