January Weather in Jaffna

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 26°C (79°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (83°F), while lows may dip to 24°C (76°F). Typically, the humidity level in Jaffna throughout January hovers around 76%.

24°C (76°F)

Minimum temperature

26°C (79°F)

Average temperature

28°C (83°F)

Maximum temperature

76%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Jaffna averages 96 mm (3.8 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 8 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 36 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 32 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 27% probability of sunny days during this period.

96 mm (3.8 inches)

Precipitation

8 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 32 minutes

Sunshine hours

27%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Jaffna reaches a maximum of 11, 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 1 3 5 8 11 11 10 7 4 2 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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