Trincomalee District Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka in August.

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Trincomalee Nilaveli Uppuveli

Thinking about venturing to Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Trincomalee District in August

Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. August in Trincomalee District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Trincomalee. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 44 mm (1.7 in) in Trincomalee.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Trincomalee sees close to 254 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Trincomalee District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Trincomalee District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Trincomalee)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April32°C (90°F) May34°C (93°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October31°C (88°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Trincomalee District in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Trincomalee District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Trincomalee District

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Trincomalee District (August)

Precipitation variation in Trincomalee District (August)

Trincomalee

In August Trincomalee generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
254 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Nilaveli

In August Nilaveli generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
254 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Uppuveli

In August Uppuveli generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
254 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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In our records: Sri Lanka August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Sri Lanka reached 40°C (104°F) in Polonnaruwa on August 11, 2023.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Trincomalee District in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Trincomalee 34°C (93°F) 27°C (81°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Nilaveli 34°C (93°F) 27°C (81°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Uppuveli 34°C (93°F) 27°C (81°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)

Trincomalee District weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka in August?

August in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka brings poor weather. In Trincomalee, daytime temperatures are typically around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows hover near 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka in August?

In Trincomalee, the average daytime high in August is 34°C (93°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

Does Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Trincomalee averages just 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Trincomalee, August may not be the ideal time to visit Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Trincomalee. In contrast, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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