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Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka

Asia · Month-by-month weather, crowds & prices

WeatherWarm & tropical
Temperature25–33°C
CrowdsLow
PricesBudget

Month by month

When to go

Best Good Avoid
JanBest
FebBest
MarBest
AprGood
MayAvoid
JunAvoid
JulAvoid
AugGood
SepGood
OctAvoid
NovAvoid
DecBest

Best months

JanuaryFebruaryMarchDecember

Peak conditions — ideal weather, manageable crowds, and the best overall experience.

Also good

AprilAugustSeptember

Decent conditions with some trade-offs — good shoulder-season value.

Months to avoid

MayJuneJulyOctoberNovember

Unfavourable weather, extreme crowds, or peak prices — plan around these if possible.

Expert tip

December–March: west coast beaches and cultural triangle in peak dry season.

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