Trincomalee District Weather in January

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

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Trincomalee Nilaveli Uppuveli

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

What to Expect in Trincomalee District in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Trincomalee. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Trincomalee.

For a closer look at conditions across Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nilaveli with an average of 122 mm (4.8 in) to high rainfall in Trincomalee with 130 mm (5.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Trincomalee enjoys about 205 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Trincomalee District in January

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

Temperature range in Trincomalee District (January)

Precipitation variation in Trincomalee District (January)

Trincomalee

In January Trincomalee generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
205 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
283 mm (11 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Trincomalee →

Nilaveli

In January Nilaveli generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
205 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
273 mm (11 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Nilaveli →

Uppuveli

In January Uppuveli generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
205 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
277 mm (11 in)
127 mm (5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Uppuveli →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Trincomalee District, in Sri Lanka.

In our records: Sri Lanka January extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Sri Lanka dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Bentota on January 1, 2020.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Trincomalee 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Nilaveli 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Uppuveli 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 127 mm (5 in)

Trincomalee District weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka in January. The popular destination of Trincomalee averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

Trincomalee averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka. Average rainfall in Trincomalee sits around 130 mm (5.1 in).

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

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Trincomalee. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, February provides perfect weather in Trincomalee. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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