INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Pigeon Island Water Temperature
Updated Fri 14:00 (Asia/Colombo)
Sri Lanka · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 14:00 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
30.4°C
86.7°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 14:00 (Asia/Colombo). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.9°C above
The typical November average is 29.5°C (85.1°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Warming by 0.6°C
Seven-day average: 30.2°C, versus 29.6°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Very warm water
Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Pigeon Island, typical monthly averages range from about 27.4°C (81.3°F) in January to 30.7°C (87.3°F) in April.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Pigeon Island has been 30.3°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Pigeon Island, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9–28.1°C | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| February | 27.5–28.7°C | 28.1°C / 82.6°F |
| March | 28.9–29.9°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| April | 30.5–30.9°C | 30.7°C / 87.3°F |
| May | 30.3–31.1°C | 30.7°C / 87.3°F |
| June | 29.4–30.1°C | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| July | 29.4–29.5°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| August | 29.5–29.9°C | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| September | 29.5–29.6°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| October | 29.7–29.9°C | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| November | 29.0–29.8°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| December | 27.5–28.5°C | 28.0°C / 82.4°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (8.71, 81.29). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Pigeon Island in January
Typical January water temperature near Pigeon Island is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.9–28.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: December 28.0°C · February 28.1°C.
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Pigeon Island in February
Typical February water temperature near Pigeon Island is 28.1°C (82.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.5–28.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: January 27.4°C · March 29.5°C.
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Pigeon Island in March
Typical March water temperature near Pigeon Island is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.9–29.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: February 28.1°C · April 30.7°C.
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Pigeon Island in April
Typical April water temperature near Pigeon Island is 30.7°C (87.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.5–30.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: March 29.5°C · May 30.7°C.
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Pigeon Island in May
Typical May water temperature near Pigeon Island is 30.7°C (87.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.3–31.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: April 30.7°C · June 29.8°C.
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Pigeon Island in June
Typical June water temperature near Pigeon Island is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–30.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: May 30.7°C · July 29.5°C.
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Pigeon Island in July
Typical July water temperature near Pigeon Island is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–29.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 29.8°C · August 29.7°C.
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Pigeon Island in August
Typical August water temperature near Pigeon Island is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.5–29.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 29.5°C · September 29.5°C.
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Pigeon Island in September
Typical September water temperature near Pigeon Island is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.5–29.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: August 29.7°C · October 29.8°C.
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Pigeon Island in October
Typical October water temperature near Pigeon Island is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.7–29.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: September 29.5°C · November 29.5°C.
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Pigeon Island in November
Typical November water temperature near Pigeon Island is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–29.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: October 29.8°C · December 28.0°C.
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Pigeon Island in December
Typical December water temperature near Pigeon Island is 28.0°C (82.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.5–28.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: November 29.5°C · January 27.4°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28.8°C / 83.8°F | 29.3°C / 84.8°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| July | 28.7°C / 83.7°F | 29.3°C / 84.7°F | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| August | 28.4°C / 83.1°F | 29.1°C / 84.4°F | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| September | 28.8°C / 83.8°F | 29.7°C / 85.4°F | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
| October | 28.7°C / 83.7°F | 30.4°C / 86.6°F | 31.1°C / 88.0°F |
| November | 29.7°C / 85.5°F | 30.3°C / 86.6°F | 30.7°C / 87.3°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3814 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Pigeon Island
National-park island off Trincomalee with reef sharks and shallow coral.
- Area
- Trincomalee
Pigeon Island Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Pigeon Island today?
The current sea surface temperature near Pigeon Island is 30.4°C (86.7°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 30.3°C.
When is the water warmest in Pigeon Island?
The water is typically warmest in April, at around 30.7°C (87.3°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Pigeon Island?
The water is typically coldest in January, at around 27.4°C (81.3°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Pigeon Island today?
At 30.4°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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