Koneswaram Temple
Koneswaram Temple is a temple located in the Trincomalee District of Sri Lanka. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in Sri Lanka.
Planning a visit
The period from June through August is suitable for a visit, as these months experience lower rainfall compared to the rest of the year. June is the driest month, with about 26 mm of rain falling over 6 days. The rainy season begins in October and lasts through December, with November being the wettest month, recording 369 mm of rain over 27 days. Daily temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with highs between 26 °C and 33 °C and lows between 24 °C and 27 °C.
Access to the temple is straightforward via China Bay Airport in Trincomalee, which is 9 km from the site. Travelers arriving from the capital, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, will need to cover a distance of 238 km. Jaffna International Airport functions as a hub 186 km away. For those looking to explore the surrounding area, Fort Fredrick is located 0.9 km from the temple. There is no information regarding opening hours, prices, or wheelchair accessibility provided in the fact sheet.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is November, with about 369 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 149 | 85 | 46 | 68 | 58 | 26 | 49 | 59 | 99 | 193 | 369 | 308 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 25 | 27 | 21 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
