Trincomalee Weather in January
What's the weather like in Trincomalee (Eastern Province) in January 2024?
The climate in Trincomalee during January can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
January is in the winter in Trincomalee and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
| Average temperature | 26.1°C 79°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 125 mm 4.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Windspeed | 15.8kph 10 mph |
On average January is the 4th wettest month of the year in Trincomalee with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Trincomalee
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Trincomalee in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Trincomalee weather stats
| Hottest month: | June | 34.6°C 94.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 25mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 27.8°C 82°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 367mm 14.4ins |
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