Best Time to Visit
> May to October – this is the dry season. Which offers hot sunny days, clear waters and the peak season. usually July and August are the peak months.
What about other seasons ?
> October to January – Northeast Monsoon – Heavy rainfall, rough seas. But that does not means that you can not enjoy or relax. This time will offer you cheapest rates in everything and you will have whole beaches only for you because of the lesser number of crowd. Sometimes it is only one or two people. October to March is typically the off season.
> April , May are the hottest months temperature reaching above 300 Celsius.
> June August is great ,average temperature staying around 27 – 300 Celsius.
> November to April – Shoulder season – Occasional showers, Fewer tourists, Choppy seas. But still decent for travel.
Safety and Local tips
> Trincomalee is generally a safe area. But still,
* Try to avoid isolated beaches after dark and fishing areas.
* Always lock your rooms, valuables.
* Always save important contacts for an emergency,
* General Police Emergency – 119
* National Tourist Police hotline – 0112421052
* 24/7 Tourism Emergency & Assistance Centre – 1912
* Trincomalee district police office number – 0262222227
> Dress modestly when visiting religious places. Generally people wear long clothes and white clothes when visiting Buddhist temples.
> ATMs available in town, fewer near beaches.
> Mobile data is good (Dialog/Mobitel best near beaches).
> Carry some cash for tuk-tuks & small shops.
> If you want peace and quiet → Nilaveli.
> If you want nightlife & food options → Uppuveli.