Sri Lanka
A train through tea plantations, a rock fortress with a staircase between carved lion’s paws, elephants, and then a beach to finish.
The best time to visit Sri Lanka is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (87°F). Local time there is 07:00 (UTC+5:30).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 87°F · rain 3.0in · 11.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Colombo, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C87°F | 75mm3.0in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| February | 31°C88°F | 60mm2.4in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| March | 31°C88°F | 92mm3.6in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| April | 31°C87°F | 149mm5.9in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| May | 30°C85°F | 301mm11.9in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| June | 29°C84°F | 241mm9.5in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| July | 29°C84°F | 175mm6.9in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| August | 28°C83°F | 198mm7.8in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| September | 28°C83°F | 317mm12.5in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| October | 28°C83°F | 352mm13.9in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| November | 29°C84°F | 417mm16.4in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| December | 30°C85°F | 195mm7.7in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- LKR · Sri Lankan rupee
- Language
- Sinhala, Tamil
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
The best time to visit Sri Lanka is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (87°F).
How warm does Sri Lanka get?
Typical daytime highs in Sri Lanka are Mar–May 30°C (87°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (83°F), Dec–Feb 30°C (87°F).
Is Sri Lanka expensive?
On the ground, Sri Lanka is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Sri Lanka good for?
Sri Lanka is good for sunshine and salt water, old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting, eating extremely well.