May Weather in Jaffna

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 29°C (85°F). Highs can soar to 32°C (89°F), while lows may dip to 27°C (81°F). Typically, the humidity level in Jaffna throughout May hovers around 76%.

27°C (81°F)

Minimum temperature

29°C (85°F)

Average temperature

32°C (89°F)

Maximum temperature

76%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Jaffna averages 56 mm (2.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 13 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 33 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 10 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 26% probability of sunny days during this period.

56 mm (2.2 inches)

Precipitation

13 rainy days

Rainy days

11 hours 10 minutes

Sunshine hours

26%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, 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	8	11	13	13	11	8	4	2	1	0	0
Exposure	Low	Moderate	VeryHigh	Extreme				VeryHigh	Moderate	Low
Time to burn	45 min	30 min	15 min	10 min				15 min	30 min	45 min