Eastern Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Like most weather services, we show Eastern Province at one spot: Trincomalee, its largest city. At 4:00 AM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (76°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (2.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Jan–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (2.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jan–SepOff season Oct–Dec
About Trincomalee weather
Is it raining in Trincomalee right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (2.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Trincomalee this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 24–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Trincomalee lately?
In the past 7 days, Trincomalee had 6 rainy days and 108.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Trincomalee?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Eastern Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Eastern Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Eastern Province is Jan–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Eastern Province?
November is the wettest month, with about 327 mm (12.9 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 29 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Eastern Province?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F).
Does Eastern Province have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–Dec is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Trincomalee), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Eastern Province
Weather can differ a lot within Eastern Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trincomalee | Jan–Sep | Oct–Dec | 27–32°C | 1,565 mm |
| Kalmunai | Feb–Sep | Oct–Jan | 27–32°C | 1,673 mm |
| Batticaloa | Feb–Sep | Oct–Jan | 27–32°C | 1,673 mm |
| Pottuvil | Feb–Mar, May–Sep | Apr, Oct–Jan | 27–31°C | 1,693 mm |
| Ampara | Feb–Sep | Oct–Jan | 27–32°C | 1,673 mm |
| Eravur Town | Feb–Mar, Jun–Sep | Apr, Oct–Jan | 27–31°C | 1,873 mm |
| Vakarai | Feb–Mar, May–Sep | Oct–Jan | 27–33°C | 1,663 mm |