When to go · Trincomalee
Trincomalee in May
Great month. Inside Trincomalee's best window: May–Sep (dry east-coast season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 34°C93°F / 26°C79°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Trincomalee
Inside Trincomalee's best window: May–Sep (dry east-coast season).
Weather in May
- TrincomaleeHighs around 34 °C, lows around 26 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 93 °F, lows around 79 °F, rain on about 4 days
- East coast, Sri Lanka · Trincomalee, Pasikudah, Arugam Baybest weather
Opposite season to the south-west: calm seas April–September; Arugam Bay surf May–September.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- Low
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- Low
Sri Lanka overall: South-west monsoon arrives: west and south beaches rough; head east. Vesak lanterns.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen