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Jaffna — VanSky 39 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Northern Province, Sri Lanka

29° Cloudy
VanSky
39
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
32°C
Wind
40 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
79%
UV
—
/
05:57 / 18:34

VanSky index for Jaffna, Sri Lanka — 39 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Jaffna, Sri Lanka — VanSky 39 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #49 of 65 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 40 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
61
28°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.6h
Driving
79
40 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 55)
Condensation
Medium
79%
Humidity level • Dew point 24.7°C oppressive
Awning
Danger
55 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
28 AQI
PM2.5: 13.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
40 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
41 km/h
gusts 56 км/ч
VanSky 42
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
38 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort
Su
19.07
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
31 km/h
VanSky 37
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
29 km/h
VanSky 41
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
29°
night
28°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 38
comfort
We
22.07
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
37 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.3h
sunny 11.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (54.7 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Hot night (28.1°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Strong wind (40.2 km/h) — drive with extra caution, high-profile vehicles at risk.

Air Quality Today

28
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
28
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
13.5
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
9
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Sri Lanka

Jaffna ranks 15 of 65 cities. Country average VanSky — 38.

Best
1
Nuwara Eliya
94 2
Hatton
94 3
Gampola
80 4
Kandy
65 5
Badulla
58
Harshest
Maharagama
27
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
27
Kalmunai
22
Ampara
22
Eravur Town
21
All 65 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Jaffna?
The weekly VanSky index for Jaffna is 39 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Jaffna?
Solar panel output data for Jaffna is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Jaffna?
The index for Jaffna is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Petrol

$1.24 /l

LKR414.01 · €1.08/l

49 of 133

cheaper than 64% of countries

RON 95

$1.48 /l

LKR495.01 · €1.29/l

44 of 92

cheaper than 53% of countries

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40 of 134

cheaper than 71% of countries

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$1.43 /l

LKR477.99 · €1.25/l

8 of 41

cheaper than 83% of countries

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$0.85 /l

LKR285.00 · €0.74/l

5 of 18

cheaper than 78% of countries

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