When to go · Trincomalee
Trincomalee in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Dec (north-east monsoon, rough sea and rain); check the tail of Apr.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Trincomalee
Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Dec (north-east monsoon, rough sea and rain); check the tail of Apr.
Weather in October
- TrincomaleeHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 12 days
- East coast, Sri Lanka · Trincomalee, Pasikudah, Arugam Bayfine
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: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast