Trincomalee District Weather in December

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

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Trincomalee Nilaveli Uppuveli

Are you planning a trip a to Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Trincomalee District in December

Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. December in Trincomalee District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Trincomalee.

For specific regional insights in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Nilaveli with an average of 273 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Trincomalee with 283 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Trincomalee receives about 171 hours of sunlight in December, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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) This monthJune34°C (93°F) July34°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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Trincomalee District (December)

Precipitation variation in Trincomalee District (December)

Trincomalee

In December Trincomalee generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
171 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
317 mm (12 in)
283 mm (11 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Trincomalee →

Nilaveli

In December Nilaveli generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
171 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
314 mm (12 in)
273 mm (11 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Nilaveli →

Uppuveli

In December Uppuveli generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
171 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
312 mm (12 in)
277 mm (11 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Trincomalee District, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Trincomalee 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 283 mm (11 in)
Nilaveli 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 273 mm (11 in)
Uppuveli 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 277 mm (11 in)

Trincomalee District weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka in December. The popular destination of Trincomalee averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

In Trincomalee, the average daytime high in December is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka, with Trincomalee averaging around 283 mm (11 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka with often poor weather in Trincomalee.

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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