Beach near Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Jaffna Travel Guide

Sri Lanka

Jaffna is a city of 169,102 people in northern Sri Lanka. It is served by Kankesanturai Airport, also known by the code JAF, making air travel the most direct way to reach the city from elsewhere in Sri Lanka or abroad.

For a trip combining the city with the coast, Urindimunai beach is 21 kilometres away. Its position in northern Sri Lanka means the area has a warm tropical climate, with seasonal differences in rainfall rather than cold winters.

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Local time

169,102

Population

5,274 miles away

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Weather in Jaffna

Mon

30°

Tue

29°

Wed

29°

Know before you go

Pays in LKR

Plug type Type D & Type G

Emergency 112

Dial code +94

Tipping: Tipping is not deeply ingrained in Sri Lankan culture like in some Western countries, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas, to show appreciation for good service. While not obligatory, a small tip can go a long way and is always appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Jaffna

Jan

28°11

Feb

30°4

Mar

32°7

Apr

33°11

May

31°12

Jun

31°11

Jul

31°10

Aug

31°14

Sep

31°15

Oct

30°23

Nov

29°28

Dec

29°21

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Jaffna

  • Urindimunai

    21 km away

  • Wannakanveli

    27.2 km away

Things to do in Jaffna

  1. நல்லூர்க் கந்தசுவாமி கோயில்-Nallur Alangara Kanthan

    hindu place of worship

    1.5 km

  2. Jaffna Fort

    historic site

    1.8 km

  3. Jaffna Archaeological Museum

    museum

    0.9 km

  4. Subramaniam Park

    arts and entertainment

    1.4 km

  5. Columbuthurai East

    historic site

    2.8 km

  6. Ariyalai Center

    historic site

    2.4 km

  7. Ariyalai South East

    historic site

    4.4 km

  8. Ariyalai Center North

    historic site

    2.9 km

Getting there

Kankesanturai Airport · 15.5 km

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