Jaffna travel guide
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You're Going to Love Jaffna
With a population of 169,102, Jaffna is the largest city in Northern, Sri Lanka by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Jaffna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Jaffna
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jaffna in April, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 71.6 °F, with an average temperature of 75.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 15″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Jaffna, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Jaffna
Car
Another option to get to Jaffna is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 189 miles from Jaffna. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Casons Rent A Car, among others, in Colombo.
Where to stay in Jaffna
Average rates range from around $36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $18 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jaffna
Most booked hotels in Jaffna
Renting a car in Jaffna
Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Jaffna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03.