When To Go

Sri Lanka is a tropical destination with warm temperatures year round and regional, seasonal climates across the island. As is normal in the tropics, plenty of sunshine is interspersed with rain showers, sometimes heavy, that give the island its verdant foliage.

December to April tends to see calmer, sunny weather in the South & Southwest, and it's also a lovely time to visit the central hills and plains.

In the Summer months, Southwesterly winds crossing the Indian Ocean tend to bring more rainfall and choppier weather to the Southern coastal areas. This is a good time to visit the cultural triangle and East/Northeast coasts (with new resorts popping up regularly), which can experience long dry spells.