Srilanka known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean is blessed with very good Weather. Being a
Tropical Country, makes it conducive for traveling all year round. Therefore, it does not
matter too much, when you come to visit Srilanka. But there are some minor points that you
may wish to know before booking your Holiday.
Though Sri Lanka is a small country, the Weather varies a lot. Within a drive of three hours,
the Temperature could go from 30 degrees to 10 degrees, from nice and Sunny to rainy and
misty. This mystical nature`s wander makes Sri Lanka a unique destination. No matter what
time of the Year you come, the Sun is guaranteed.
January – April
This is a good time to visit Srilanka as there is very little rain around, during this time. This is
the best time to see Whales. Swimming in the Sea is possible in the South and West Coasts.
This is a good time for water sports such as surfing and snorkeling. January is a bit cooler by
Srilankan standards and April is tilted towards the hot season. The Country goes to the Holiday
mood after the 13th of April because of the Sinhala New Year. April is the best time for
Kitesurfing in Srilanka which is becoming more and more popular every Season.
May – June
This is the time that the South- West Monsoon kicks in. There is some rain around and the
humidity climbs up as well. This is not the Ideal time for a beach Holiday in SriLanka, but it is
a good time to travel around the country sightseeing. The sites will be unique over this time
with very few tourists around. Most of the sites will be for your selves to explore compared to
lining up to visit sites during the busy Season.
July – September
This is the time for family Holidays. Lots of families are seen in July/ August. Though there is
little rain around, this is a good time to visit SriLanka. The Elephant gathering in Minneriya
National park happens during this time of the Year where you get to see hundreds of Elephants
with babies. The Perehera in Kandy [Procession] takes places in July/ August to pay homage to
the Tooth relic of Buddha which is a unique highlight.
October – November
This is the time of the North- East monsoon. But this does not mean it would rain all day. The North
East monsoon is not very heavy and usually, it rains in the late afternoon. This is a fairly quiet time in
Srilanka. You can swim in the Sea in the North and East during this time of the Year. .
December
This is the best time to visit Sri Lanka as far as the Weather is concerned. This is the coolest month in
Srilanka which would be the ideal temperature for you. The temperature will be around 25 Degrees.
This is the busiest time of the year for sure and a lot of families visit SriLanka during this time of the
Year.
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