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 00:19 (UTC+5:30).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 30°C · rain 75mm · 11.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Colombo, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| 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
- LKRSri Lankan rupee
- Language
- Sinhala, Tamil
- Driving
- on the left
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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 cheap.
What sort of trip is Sri Lanka good for?
Sri Lanka is good for beach and sun holidays, history and culture, nature and scenery, food and drink.
How rainy is Sri Lanka?
The wettest month in Sri Lanka is November at 417mm (16.4in), the driest February at 60mm (2.4in), with a monthly average of 214mm (8.4in).
What plug do I need for Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka uses type D, G sockets at 230 V.
