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Sun & Beach Potential

90/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, July, June

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Weather

25°C – 28°C

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The best time to visit Sri Lanka for a sun and beach holiday is February, July, June.

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Destinations for Sun & Beach in Sri Lanka

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Arugam Bay

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Sri Lanka

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (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).

Quick summary: visiting Sri Lanka

When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Sri Lanka for sun & beach is typically in February, July, June, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Sri Lanka?

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Rainy season typically: October–December. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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