What is the current water temperature in Trincomalee?

As of now, in Trincomalee, the water temperature is 26.33°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Trincomalee

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Trincomalee. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

79.4

°F

January 25, 05:16

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

79.5°F

Tomorrow:

79.5°F

Sunrise:

06:26

Sunset:

18:09

Day Length:

11 h. 43 min.

Trincomalee in February

Minimum:

80.3°F

Average:

81.3°F

Maximum:

82.4°F

Sea water temperature in Trincomalee today

As of now, in Trincomalee, the water temperature is 79.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 79.6°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Trincomalee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 11	79.7°F	80.6°F	80.9°F
Jan 12	80.4°F	80.6°F	81.0°F
Jan 13	80.4°F	80.7°F	81.0°F
Jan 14	80.5°F	80.7°F	81.1°F
Jan 15	80.2°F	80.8°F	81.2°F
Jan 16	80.7°F	80.9°F	81.2°F
Jan 17	80.3°F	80.5°F	81.1°F
Jan 18	79.6°F	80.5°F	81.1°F
Jan 19	79.5°F	80.5°F	81.1°F
Jan 20	79.6°F	80.5°F	81.0°F
Jan 21	79.4°F	80.8°F	81.0°F
Jan 22	78.9°F	80.7°F	80.9°F
Jan 23	79.5°F	80.6°F	81.0°F
Jan 24	79.5°F	80.5°F	81.1°F
Jan 25	79.4°F	80.4°F	81.0°F
Jan 26	79.5°F	80.2°F	81.1°F
Jan 27	79.4°F	80.1°F	81.1°F
Jan 28	79.5°F	80.5°F	81.1°F
Jan 29	79.6°F	80.5°F	81.2°F
Jan 30	79.6°F	80.5°F	81.2°F
Jan 31	79.5°F	80.3°F	81.2°F
Feb 1	79.7°F	81.1°F	81.4°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Trincomalee by month

In Trincomalee, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Trincomalee was recorded on May 10, 2016, reaching a 89.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 22, 2026, dipping to 78.9°F. The average readings by season are 81.7°F in Winter, 85.6°F in Spring, 84.2°F in Summer, and 84.0°F in Autumn.