Best time to visit Trincomalee

Q: When is the best time to visit Trincomalee?

The best time to visit Trincomalee is January based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Trincomalee?

The hottest time of year in Trincomalee is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 35°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Trincomalee?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Trincomalee with 367mm on average. There are normally 16 days in December with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Trincomalee?

The sunniest time of year in Trincomalee is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Trincomalee?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Trincomalee in May when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Trincomalee?

The best time to visit Trincomalee is January based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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4
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
2.5
Apr
1.5
May
1.5
Jun
1.5
Jul
1.5
Aug
1.5
Sep
2
Oct
3.5
Nov
4
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

28
Jan
29
Feb
31
Mar
33
Apr
35
May
35
Jun
34
Jul
34
Aug
34
Sep
32
Oct
29
Nov
28
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
8
Feb
9
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
7
Jul
7
Aug
7
Sep
7
Oct
6
Nov
6
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Trincomalee?

The hottest time of year in Trincomalee is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 35°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Trincomalee?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Trincomalee with 367mm on average. There are normally 16 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Trincomalee?

The sunniest time of year in Trincomalee is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Trincomalee?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Trincomalee in May when the water temperature reaches 30°C.