Seasons and weather in Sri Lanka months, when to go

Which is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?

If you’re heading to the west and south coasts and hill country, December to March is the best time to visit Sri Lanka. If you plan on seeing the east coast, you’ll get the best weather from April/May to September.

Live weather in Sri Lanka 

SRI LANKA WEATHER

What is the rainy season in Sri Lanka?

Unquestionably, the starting point when planning your trip in Sri Lanka is understanding the two monsoon seasons. The south-western monsoon brings rain to the south-west of Sri Lanka between May and September, while the dry season in this region runs from December to March.

What is the average temperature in Sri Lanka?

The average temperature in Sri Lanka is 27.0 °C (81 °F). The range of average monthly temperatures is 2 °C. The warmest average max/ high temperature is 31 °C (88 °F) in February, March, April & May.

Does it rain a lot in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka has typically tropical climate and there are no real marked seasons. Sri Lanka sees a lot of rainfall. The monsoon brings rain from May to July to the western, southern and central regions of the island. The north-east monsoon causes rains in the northern and eastern regions in December and January.

Is July a good time to visit Sri Lanka?

July is a good time to visit Sri Lanka, BUT, it will be hot and quite humid on west coast areas, the east coast will be hot and humid too, but with less chance of rain. Most foreign tourists visit Sri Lanka December through March escaping the European winter.

Last Modified: November 3, 2024