Best time to visit Sri Lanka
The best time to visit Sri Lanka is January to March, when its 7 destinations average 82/100 for climate comfort — November is the weakest month, at 63/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 7 Sri Lanka destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Sri Lanka climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81 | 27.8°C | 106 mm | Weligama 85 |
| February | 82 | 28.8°C | 79 mm | Weligama 89 |
| March | 80 | 29.9°C | 84 mm | Arugam Bay 88 |
| April | 74 | 30°C | 157 mm | Arugam Bay 87 |
| May | 70 | 29.4°C | 195 mm | Arugam Bay 84 |
| June | 76 | 29.4°C | 119 mm | Arugam Bay 86 |
| July | 75 | 29.1°C | 138 mm | Arugam Bay 87 |
| August | 76 | 28.9°C | 137 mm | Arugam Bay 87 |
| September | 72 | 28.4°C | 183 mm | Arugam Bay 86 |
| October | 65 | 28.2°C | 310 mm | Arugam Bay 78 |
| November | 63 | 27.8°C | 316 mm | Arugam Bay 71 |
| December | 69 | 27.5°C | 227 mm | Galle 73 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Sri Lanka destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 7 destinations in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
- January to March. Across Sri Lanka's 7 destinations, February averages 82/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 28.8°C and 79 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Sri Lanka?
- November, averaging 63/100 — mean highs of 27.8°C and 316 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Sri Lanka?
- April, with mean daily highs of 30°C averaged across 7 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Sri Lanka?
- November, averaging 316 mm of rain.