Best time to visit Sri Lanka in August
August is a less ideal time to visit Sri Lanka — the country-average travel-comfort score is 58/100. The best months are February, January, March.
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Weather in Sri Lanka in August
Typical weather across Sri Lanka in August: average high 28.5°C, low 25°C, about 256.6 mm of rain, and 9.6 hours of sunshine per day. Among Sri Lanka's cities, Colombo has the best weather in August (score 58/100, August climate details).
| Metric | Sri Lanka avg | Best city (Colombo) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 58 | 58 |
| High / Low | 28.5° / 25° | 28.5° / 25° |
| Precipitation | 256.6 mm | 1283.2 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 9.6 | 9.6 |
Is August recommended?
August is not the best month to visit Sri Lanka. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Sri Lanka.
When to visit Sri Lanka in other months
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