Trincomalee weather in December (Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka)

What weather conditions can you expect in Trincomalee this December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Trincomalee typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Trincomalee in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 283 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 171 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Trincomalee. February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Trincomalee climate page with graphs.

 

Trincomalee, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 283 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 171 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in December

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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