What’s the climate like in Sri Lanka?
The current climate of Sri Lanka features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 29°C. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sri Lanka in recent years was 37°C in April 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 21°C in December 2022.
On average, Sri Lanka receives 2781 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate of Sri Lanka is based on weather data from Kandy. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sri Lanka for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Sri Lanka?
The best time to visit Sri Lanka for pleasant to warm weather is January through March, July and August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Sri Lanka.
Climate Table of Sri Lanka
The climate table of Sri Lanka shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 94 | 87 | 152 | 272 | 272 | 258 | 106 | 199 | 294 | 354 | 368 | 325 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in March and April
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in September, October, November and December
- Precipitation: 2781 mm per year, averaging 232 mm per month
- Driest months: 87 mm in February, 94 mm in January and 106 mm in July
- Wettest months: 368 mm in November, 354 mm in October and 325 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Sri Lanka
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sri Lanka
This graph shows how much precipitation Sri Lanka gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Sri Lanka
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sri Lanka. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sri Lanka
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sri Lanka. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sri Lanka
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sri Lanka over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Sri Lanka
The weather in Sri Lanka is rated an average of 3,4 out of 5 stars by 11 visitors. Have you been to Sri Lanka? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Lovely!!! we did a round trip (with group). We were there for 15 days, we were advised against August due to the rainy season. Anyway, nothing as changeable as the weather shall we say. Only on the last day we had some wind and rain at the end of the day, but otherwise all days were dry and (nicely) warm.— This text is automatically translated to English
September in Sri Lanka was pleasant. The days were sunny and warm, ideal for active recreation. There were times when it rained, mostly in the evening, but that only added to the tropical experience. Nice place!— This text is automatically translated to English
There are rain showers, but they are short and cool. Ideal for a sunny winter holiday.— This text is automatically translated to English
There were a few tropical showers, but otherwise it was mostly sunny and warm; an inviting contrast to the tough Netherlands.— This text is automatically translated to English
The general climate was warm and sunny, but with little rain. Pleasant weather for relaxing on the beach. Not perfect, but nice.— This text is automatically translated to English
It was mostly sunny, though there was some rain. The temperature was pleasant, around 30 degrees.— This text is automatically translated to English
The temperature was high but not stifling. From time to time, there was an unpredictable downpour, which brought some changes to the holiday.— This text is automatically translated to English
Alternating sun and rain, but more rain than expected. Being hot and humid, comfortable clothes were required. The wind relaxed. Overall, not bad for relaxing on the beach or exploring nature.— This text is automatically translated to English
Warm incredibly— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Sri Lanka by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sri Lanka. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
