Outdoor activities Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, January, July
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Sri Lanka?
The best time to visit Sri Lanka for hiking is February, January, July, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Sri Lanka, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Sri Lanka
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 52Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 102 |
February | 56Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 66 |
March | 40Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 81 |
April | 16Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 153 |
May | 23Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 130 |
June | 41Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 78 |
July | 42Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 75 |
August | 36Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 92 |
September | 24Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 129 |
October | 4Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 251 |
November | 12Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 26° | 292 |
December | 17Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 252 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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