Jaffna guide
🇱🇰 Packing List
What to pack for Jaffna
In January, Jaffna is typically warm, 22 to 31°c, expect rain (22 to 31°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Jaffna essentials
- Weather: Warm, 22 to 31°C, expect rain
- Light jacket
- Rain protection — northeast monsoon
- Full coverage essential — Jaffna is socially conservative. Long trousers/skirts and covered shoulders always.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light summer clothing
- Sunglasses
- Compact umbrella
- Light rain jacket
- Quick-dry footwear
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Choose restaurants with high turnover. Seafood should be freshly cooked. Jaffna lagoon crab is excellent quality.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type D/G plugs, 230V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)