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. 

 

Sri Lankan Monsoon

Northeast-Monsoon Season (December – February)

Area        North-East receiving higher rainfall and spread to the South-Western with slight rainfall

Time          Any time of the day and night

Condition Dry and cold wind, Other areas make cold morning and dry and comfortable weather, Cloud-free skies, Full sunshine, and Cool night.

First Inter-monsoon Season (March – April)

Area          South-Western

Time        Afternoon or evening

Condition Thunderstorm-type rain and uncomfortable condition

Southwest-Monsoon Season (May – September)

Area          South-Western and spread to upcountry

Time        Any time of the day and night

Condition Windy weather and reduce First Inter monsoon season warmth

Second Inter-monsoon Season (October – November)

Area          All over Sri Lanka and Southwestern receiving higher rainfall 

Time        Afternoon or evening

Condition Thunderstorms and widespread rain, Strong winds, Typical climate

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