Weather & climate FAQ — Sri Lanka
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Sri Lanka, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 1 city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Sri Lanka?
Climolog covers 1 city in Sri Lanka with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 30°C (in January) to 31.2°C (in February); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Sri Lanka by month?
Across Sri Lanka, the hottest month is February (avg high 31.2°C) and the coldest is January (avg low 22.6°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Sri Lanka.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
The best months to visit Sri Lanka are February, January, March — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Sri Lanka for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Sri Lanka?
February is the hottest month, averaging a high of 31.2°C across Sri Lanka's cities. See February climate details.
What is the coldest month in Sri Lanka?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of 22.6°C across Sri Lanka's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in Sri Lanka?
May is the wettest month, averaging about 439.5 mm of rain per month across Sri Lanka's cities. See May climate details.
What is the driest month in Sri Lanka?
February is the driest month, averaging about 40.7 mm of rain per month across Sri Lanka's cities. See February climate details.
When is the rainy season in Sri Lanka?
The wettest months in Sri Lanka are May, October, November, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in February.
Which city in Sri Lanka has the best weather?
Among Sri Lanka's cities, Colombo has the best weather — its best month is February (travel-comfort score 83/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Sri Lanka?
Climolog covers 1 city in Sri Lanka with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Sri Lanka hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in February Best time to visit in January Best time to visit in March
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.