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Sri Lanka weather
Read our complete guide to the weather in Sri Lanka.
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The weather guide for Sri Lanka (Colombo) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
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When is the best time to go to Sri Lanka?
The best time to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) is January, February, March, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.
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Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
31
- Feb
31
- Mar
32
- Apr
32
- May
31
- Jun
30
- Jul
30
- Aug
30
- Sep
30
- Oct
30
- Nov
30
- Dec
30
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Sri Lanka weather overview
The climate of Sri Lanka is consistently warm and sunny and conditions rarely grow chilly, even at night.
In the lowland areas around the coast, temperatures are much higher and humidity can make evenings rather clammy, although sea breezes keep daytimes fairly fresh.
Expect rain on this island at any time of the year: rainfall is most intense in the southwest from April to June and from October to November.

Rain tends to fall mainly in the afternoons and can be accompanied by thunderstorms.
The driest conditions are found in the northeast which has only one main rainy season (from October to January).
What to pack for Sri Lanka weather
You will need only light clothes for a trip to Sri Lanka.
More about Sri Lanka
Which is the hottest month in Sri Lanka?
The hottest time of year in Colombo, Sri Lanka is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in Sri Lanka?
In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Colombo, Sri Lanka with 382mm on average. There are normally 14 days in May with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Sri Lanka?
The sunniest time of year in Colombo, Sri Lanka is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in Sri Lanka?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Colombo, Sri Lanka in April when the water temperature reaches 30°C.
Compare Sri Lanka weather with the USA
Below the Sri Lanka weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Sri Lanka (Colombo) and the USA (Washington).
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