When to go · Trincomalee
Trincomalee in March
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry east-coast season)). Across Sri Lanka: Still dry in the south-west, warming up; east coast starts to dry.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry east-coast season)). Across Sri Lanka: Still dry in the south-west, warming up; east coast starts to dry.
Is another month better than March?
March 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 March
- TrincomaleeHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 5 days
- East coast, Sri Lanka · Trincomalee, Pasikudah, Arugam Baybest weather
Opposite season to the south-west: calm seas April–September; Arugam Bay surf May–September.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- Medium
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- Medium
Sri Lanka overall: Still dry in the south-west, warming up; east coast starts to dry.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Trincomalee, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
May: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Night low
Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 5
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Mar: Medium
May: Low
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
May: 0
March: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry east-coast season)). Across Sri Lanka: Still dry in the south-west, warming up; east coast starts to dry.
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