Best Weather to Visit Sri Lanka (Relaxing Places & Months)

Sri Lanka is the most attractive island country in South Asia, located southwest of the Bay of Bengal and southeast of the Arabian Sea in the Indian Ocean. This location is handy for all types of Philosophers, travelers, and business people. This country was called “Ceylon” and “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” long ago. These names are taken mainly according to the island’s pearl shape and Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural values. Sri Lanka has a rich biodiversity, cultural treasures, dream beaches, historical ayurvedic Medicine, hearty cooking, and real treasures with pearl, gold, and gemstones. One time Explorer Marco Polo said Sri Lanka was the most beautiful island he had ever seen.

Generally, the months of December through April offer the best weather in the western and southern regions of Sri Lanka, while the months of May through October are ideal for a trip to the island’s eastern coastline.

We offer Sri Lankan best-visiting places according to Sri Lankan weather conditions. So you can find the best month visit to Sri Lanka with the correct month and Sri Lanka’s main 4 weather seasons.

Sri Lankan Monsoon

Northeast-Monsoon Season (December – February)

First Inter-monsoon Season (March – April)

Southwest-Monsoon Season (May – September)

Second Inter-monsoon Season (October – November)

Best time & places to visit Sri Lanka

December, January & February

Fit any places except the Northeastern in Sri Lanka.

Generally, the weather is warm and dry in the Western, Central, and Southern. These days are best for sunny face days. This season thoroughly entertains with Beach parties, Beach adventure events, and the best beach resorts with amazing offers. As well as this is the right time for Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, whale and dolphin watching, surfing, and mind relaxing. Best for visit

Southern sites and beaches
Galle
Hikkaduwa
Unawatuna
Bentota
Tangalle
Mirissa
Matara
Negombo
Kalpitiya
Ella
Yala National Park
Adam’s Peak(Sri Pada) – Starts season Duruthu full moon December
knuckles mountain range

March & April

Best time to visit All over Sri Lanka.

Northeast-Monsoon over and East coast temperature is rising. This season low-level rainfall will be expected in the Southern area. Best for visit

Kandy
Nuwara Eliya
Ella
Adam’s Peak(Sri Pada) – End season full moon April
knuckles mountain range

May, June, July, August & September

Fit any places except Southwestern in Sri Lanka.

This is the best time to move from the South to the Eastern. You can see the coolest event of Sunrise from the Pasikuda viewpoint. As well as this is the right time for Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, whale and dolphin watching, surfing, and mind relaxing. Luxury hotels are waiting for tourists this season. Best for visit

East coast sites and beaches
Trincomalee
Nilaveli
Kuchchaveli,
Pasikuda
Arugam Bay
Batticaloa
Anuradhapura
Polonnaruwa
Sigiriya
Pidurangala
Habarana & Kaudulla National park
Wilpattu National Park
Kandy Esala Perahera(Sri Dalada Perahera / The Festival of Tooth) July or August
knuckles mountain range

October & November

No specific places were selected according to this time. Whole Island wettest this month. Sri Lankan Southwest monsoon is shifting to the Northeast monsoon this month. Anyway, this is not a bad time for real travelers. They enjoy their travel in any weather condition.