Weather in Trincomalee - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Trincomalee, Sri Lanka: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Trincomalee
today🌧️ 31°💧 4.4 mm
Sun🌧️ 32°💧 1.6 mm
Mon🌧️ 32°💧 0.6 mm
Tue☁️ 32°💧 0.2 mm
Wed🌧️ 33°💧 0.1 mm
Thu☁️ 32°💧 0.6 mm
Fri🌧️ 32°💧 1.8 mm
Sat🌧️ 32°💧 0.8 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Saturday 5 Sept in Trincomalee, the forecast high is 31°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 31°C to 33°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 90% of similar days.

31°Cexceptionally cool
usually 31°C–33°C
cooler than 90% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
32°Cnear normal
usually 31°C–33°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
32°Cnear normal
usually 31°C–33°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
32°Cnear normal
usually 31°C–33°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
33°Cwarmer than usual
usually 31°C–33°C
warmer than 71% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
32°Cnear normal
usually 31°C–33°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
32°Cnear normal
usually 31°C–33°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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25°33°40° 1981: 31°C1982: 34°C1983: 30°C1984: 31°C1985: 32°C1986: 33°C1987: 34°C1988: 31°C1989: 32°C1990: 32°C1991: 33°C1992: 32°C1993: 33°C1994: 31°C1995: 32°C1996: 32°C1997: 32°C1998: 32°C1999: 34°C2000: 33°C2001: 34°C2002: 34°C2003: 33°C2004: 32°C2005: 32°C2006: 31°C2007: 32°C2008: 32°C2009: 33°C2010: 32°C2011: 32°C2012: 33°C2013: 31°C2014: 33°C2015: 31°C2016: 34°C2017: 31°C2018: 34°C2019: 33°C2020: 32°C2021: 33°C2022: 31°C2023: 33°C2024: 32°C2025: 32°C 2026 forecast: 32°C current forecast 32°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 32°C by day. The coolest year was 1983 (30°C) and the warmest was 1987 (34°C). The current forecast averages 32°C - close to the historical median.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Trincomalee

Trincomalee - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Day-by-day forecast for Trincomalee

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 05:56 · sunset 18:11 · night 28° · evening 29° · rain 4.43 mm · humidity 66% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 55%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
sunrise 05:56 · sunset 18:11 · night 28° · evening 29° · rain 1.59 mm · humidity 59% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
sunrise 05:56 · sunset 18:10 · night 28° · evening 30° · rain 0.62 mm · humidity 57% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 68%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☁️32°overcast clouds
sunrise 05:56 · sunset 18:10 · night 28° · evening 32° · rain 0.18 mm · humidity 57% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 100%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️33°light rain
sunrise 05:56 · sunset 18:09 · night 28° · evening 31° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 54% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 16%
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️32°overcast clouds
sunrise 05:56 · sunset 18:08 · night 28° · evening 30° · rain 0.6 mm · humidity 58% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 96%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
sunrise 05:56 · sunset 18:08 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 1.8 mm · humidity 58% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
sunrise 05:56 · sunset 18:07 · night 28° · evening 30° · rain 0.78 mm · humidity 57% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday13 September 2026
☁️32°overcast clouds
sunrise 05:55 · sunset 18:07 · night 28° · evening 31° · rain 0.18 mm · humidity 59% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 05:55 · sunset 18:06 · night 28° · evening 30° · rain 4.47 mm · humidity 62% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☁️31°broken clouds
sunrise 05:55 · sunset 18:06 · night 28° · evening 30° · humidity 57% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 80%
Wednesday16 September 2026
☁️33°broken clouds
sunrise 05:55 · sunset 18:05 · night 28° · evening 31° · rain 0.36 mm · humidity 52% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 84%
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️32°broken clouds
sunrise 05:55 · sunset 18:04 · night 28° · evening 31° · humidity 52% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 78%
Friday18 September 2026
☁️33°overcast clouds
sunrise 05:55 · sunset 18:04 · night 28° · evening 32° · humidity 53% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 85%
Saturday19 September 2026
☁️33°overcast clouds
sunrise 05:55 · sunset 18:03 · night 28° · evening 32° · humidity 51% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday20 September 2026
☁️33°overcast clouds
sunrise 05:55 · sunset 18:03 · night 28° · evening 32° · humidity 54% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 98%

UV index in Trincomalee - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTTrincomalee03681111+8.6UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min9Sat5.099Sun6.099Mon7.099Tue8.099Wed9.099Thu10.098Fri11.098Sat12.096Sun13.097Mon14.094Tue15.098Wed16.098Thu17.096Fri18.095Sat19.096Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Trincomalee is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Sea temperature - Trincomalee

Water today
30°C
Week avg
29°C
Waves today
0.2 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 30°C6.09 29°C7.09 29°C8.09 29°C9.09 29°C10.09 29°C11.09 30°C12.09 30°C13.09 30°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 27°CFeb 28°CMar 29°CApr 30°CMay 30°CJun 29°CJul 29°CAug 29°CSep 29°COct 30°CNov 30°CDec 28°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Upcoming public holidays in Sri Lanka: Binara Full Moon Poya Day — 26 September · Vap Full Moon Poya Day — 25 October · Deepavali — 8 November. Full calendar and travel notes

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FAQ - Trincomalee weather

What is the weather like in Trincomalee today?
Today it is about 31° during the day and 28° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Trincomalee?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.