Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka
Best time: Feb, Jan, Aug, Mar.
Cities in Sri Lanka
- Colombo — best Jan, Feb, Aug
- Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia — best Jan, Feb, Aug
- Jaffna — best Feb, Mar, Jun
- Kalmunai — best Jun, Aug, Jul
- Kandy — best Feb, Mar, Apr
- Maharagama — best Jan, Feb
- Moratuwa — best Jan, Feb, Aug
- Negombo — best Jan, Feb, Aug
- Pita Kotte — best Jan, Feb, Aug
- Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte — best Jan, Feb, Aug
- Trincomalee — best Mar, Jun, Feb
Sri Lanka weather by month (average)
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.3 | 22.1 | 114.2 | 8.3 |
| Feb | 31.1 | 22.4 | 91.4 | 9.3 |
| Mar | 31.9 | 23.4 | 119.5 | 10 |
| Apr | 32.3 | 24.4 | 205.7 | 9.6 |
| May | 31.7 | 25.3 | 266.8 | 8.8 |
| Jun | 31 | 25.1 | 158.6 | 8.5 |
| Jul | 30.6 | 24.8 | 116.1 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 30.6 | 24.7 | 99.2 | 8.9 |
| Sep | 30.7 | 24.4 | 161.7 | 9.1 |
| Oct | 30.4 | 23.7 | 329.7 | 8.5 |
| Nov | 30 | 23.1 | 337.5 | 7.9 |
| Dec | 29.8 | 22.6 | 222.7 | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
Feb, Jan, Aug, Mar.
Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020. CC BY 4.0.