Jaffna Fort
Jaffna Fort is a fort in Jaffna that represents the Heritage of Portuguese Influence. It was occupied by the Dutch East India Company and dates back to 1625.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between February and July, when the monthly average temperatures range from 26 °C to 29 °C and rainfall is at its lowest. The months of October, November, and December are the wettest, with November seeing about 373 mm of rain over 25 days. Entry to the fort costs 1570 Rs.
Jaffna International Airport is 16 km away, and the site is about 307 km from Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. While visiting, you can see the Jaffna Public Library, which is 0.4 km away, or the Nallur Kandaswamy temple, located 2.7 km from the fort. Jaffna Fort is the 19th most looked-up sight in Sri Lanka on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, averaging 29 °C. The wettest is November, with about 373 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 75 | 39 | 34 | 58 | 59 | 22 | 38 | 50 | 80 | 211 | 373 | 223 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 24 | 25 | 19 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
