🌞When to go to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s climate is rather complicated for such a small country, due to the fact that the island is affected by two separate monsoons.

Generally speaking, the island offers clement weather most of the time. When thinking about the best time to visit Sri Lanka, it’s worth remembering that the basic pattern described below can vary considerably from year to year. But it does give you a good idea of the best time to visit Sri Lanka.

It’s also important to point out that global warming has disrupted these already complex weather patterns.

🌧️La rainy season

• Southwest:
  The monsoon on this side of the island runs from April to September, with particularly intense rainfall between April and June.
• Northeast:
  The monsoon strikes this region from November to March, with the wettest months being November and December.

An intermediate period called “Maha” precedes the monsoon and hits the island in October and November, with violent thunderstorms that can occur anywhere.

👉 To make the most of your trip :

• West and south coasts: December to March.
• East coast: April to September.

This means that the best time to visit the west and south coasts is from December to March, while the best weather on the east coast is from April to September.

☀️La best season in sri lanka

Sri Lanka’s position close to the equator means that temperatures remain fairly constant all year round. Coastal and low-lying areas have average daytime temperatures of around 26-30°C. They can reach temperatures in excess of 30°C during the hottest part of the day.

Temperatures drop with altitude, reducing to an average of 18-22°C in Kandy, and 14-17°C in Nuwara Eliya, while in the highest mountain towns, temperatures can approach 0°C. At the top of Adam’s Peak, for example, the temperature is around 5°C.

📅 Weather by month :

Choose the month for which you would like to have weather trends:

JANUARY	FEBRUARY	MARCH	APRIL	MAY	JUNE
JULY	AUGUST	SEPTEMBER	OCTOBER	NOVEMBER	DECEMBER

The best times to visit Sri Lanka are scattered throughout the year.

In the south and west of the island, April, August and September often offer good travel conditions.
In northern Sri Lanka, February and March are mainly dry and warm, making them a pleasant month to visit after the monsoon.

The recurring rains bring the region to life and ensure greenery during the summer months. If you want to escape the heat of summer (May to September), this region of central Sri Lanka enjoys a cooler climate. And so a foretaste of the weather that awaits you on your return to France.

Sri Lanka is affected by two distinct monsoon seasons and can therefore be divided into two distinct seasons. In the south and west of the island, rainfall is abundant during the months of April to October, while the east coast is very sunny.

On the other hand, the monsoon season hits eastern and northern Sri Lanka between October and January, with an enormous amount of rain falling throughout the region. The monsoon season in this region lasts less time but is generally more intense, often leading to flooding and difficult road conditions.