Trincomalee District Weather in October

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

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Trincomalee Nilaveli Uppuveli

Thinking about venturing to Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka this October 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 October

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Trincomalee. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

October is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 188 mm (7.4 in) in Trincomalee.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this October. For example, Trincomalee gets approximately 214 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Trincomalee District in October

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

Temperature range in Trincomalee District (October)

Precipitation variation in Trincomalee District (October)

Trincomalee

In October Trincomalee generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
214 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
317 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Trincomalee →

Nilaveli

In October Nilaveli generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
214 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
314 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Nilaveli →

Uppuveli

In October Uppuveli generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
214 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
312 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Uppuveli →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Trincomalee 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Nilaveli 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Uppuveli 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)

Trincomalee District weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Trincomalee sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

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

Average temperatures in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka during October range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 31°C (88°F) in Trincomalee.

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

Rainfall in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka peaks during October. Trincomalee averages roughly 188 mm (7.4 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

Generally speaking, February provides perfect weather in Trincomalee. In contrast, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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