What’s the climate like in Sri Lanka?
The current climate in Sri Lanka features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. 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, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Sri Lanka is based on weather data from Kandy. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sri Lanka to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Sri Lanka?
The best time to visit Sri Lanka for mild to warm weather is January up to March, July and August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Sri Lanka.
Climate Table of Sri Lanka
The climate table of Sri Lanka shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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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Weather experiences in Sri Lanka
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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 rainfall Sri Lanka gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall 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 millimeters, 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 4,1 out of 5 stars by 9 visitors. Have you been to Sri Lanka? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Wonderful!!! we did a round trip (with group). We were there for 15 days, we were advised against August because of the rainy season. But well, 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 (nice and) 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 vacation.— 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 rugged 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, although 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 vacation.— This text is automatically translated to English
Alternating sun and rain, but more rain than expected. Being hot and humid, comfortable clothing was required. 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.
