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Sri Lanka

Climate & seasons

When to go to Sri Lanka?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • February
  • March
  • June
  • September

Avoid

  • January
  • April
  • May
  • October
  • November
  • December
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 22° 23° 25° 26° 25° 24° 24° 25° 24° 24° 23° 23°
Rain (mm) 288 107 100 207 250 93 133 148 122 332 580 253
Beach Beach March Beach June
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature February Hiking & nature March Hiking & nature June
City sightseeing City sightseeing February City sightseeing March City sightseeing June City sightseeing July City sightseeing August City sightseeing September

What to do by season (autumn)

  • City sightseeing

    Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.

Currency converter

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Indicative rates

Before you go to Sri Lanka

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

230V 50 Hz

Plug types D G M

Drive on the left

Emergency numbers

119
Emergency
119
Police
110
Ambulance
110
Fire brigade

Tipping

A 10% tip is common in Sri Lanka when service isn't already included; a few hundred rupees for drivers and guides.

In depth

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