When to go · Trincomalee
Trincomalee in February
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry east-coast season)). Across Sri Lanka: The best month for most of the island; Cultural Triangle comfortable.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- High
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry east-coast season)). Across Sri Lanka: The best month for most of the island; Cultural Triangle comfortable.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Trincomalee's best window: May–Sep (dry east-coast season).
- JuneGreatInside Trincomalee's best window: May–Sep (dry east-coast season).
- JulyGreatInside Trincomalee's best window: May–Sep (dry east-coast season).
- AugustGreatInside Trincomalee's best window: May–Sep (dry east-coast season).
Weather in February
- TrincomaleeHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 6 days
- East coast, Sri Lanka · Trincomalee, Pasikudah, Arugam Bayfine
Opposite season to the south-west: calm seas April–September; Arugam Bay surf May–September.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- High
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- High
Sri Lanka overall: The best month for most of the island; Cultural Triangle comfortable.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Trincomalee, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Night low
Feb: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 6
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Feb: High
May: Low
Prices
Feb: High
May: Low
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 0
February: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry east-coast season)). Across Sri Lanka: The best month for most of the island; Cultural Triangle comfortable.
May: Inside Trincomalee's best window: May–Sep (dry east-coast season).
Trincomalee: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen