Sun & Beach Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, July, June
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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Tip for your trip
The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Sri Lanka are from February, July, June. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.
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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Sri Lanka
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 75Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 102 |
February | 90Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 66 |
March | 83Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 81 |
April | 53Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 153 |
May | 62Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 130 |
June | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 78 |
July | 86Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 75 |
August | 79Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 92 |
September | 63Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 129 |
October | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 251 |
November | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 26° | 292 |
December | 35Poor 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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