The weather in February in Sri Lanka

It's hot in February in Sri Lanka with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 21°C.

February is a good month to be in Sri Lanka for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for Sri Lanka. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2020, Sri Lanka reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Rainfall amount

In February, there is an average of 87 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in February for Sri Lanka

Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sri Lanka. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

February weather comparison

  Sri Lanka New York
Average temperature 30°C 6°C
Max. temperature 33°C 10°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 87 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 12 days 11 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in Sri Lanka with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid February

By mid-February, daytime temps rise to around 31°C, with nights around 19°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of February

By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Sri Lanka is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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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.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in February in Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in February in Sri Lanka

Temperature in February in Sri Lanka over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Sri Lanka. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in February in Sri Lanka

Total precipitation in February in Sri Lanka over the years

Daily UV index in February in Sri Lanka

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Sri Lanka, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in February in Sri Lanka

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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

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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.