Best Time to Visit Lanka: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Lanka: December, January, February, November.
- Best months for Lanka: December, January, February, November.
- Peak season is August, July, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, March, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, June.
- The least pleasant month is August (score 5.2).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 11°C | 14 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| February | 26°C | 14°C | 22 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| March | 30°C | 18°C | 42 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.1 |
| April | 31°C | 21°C | 107 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| May | 32°C | 24°C | 219 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.4 |
| June | 32°C | 26°C | 313 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.2 |
| July | 32°C | 26°C | 335 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.2 |
| August | 32°C | 26°C | 304 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.2 |
| September | 32°C | 25°C | 249 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.4 |
| October | 31°C | 22°C | 126 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.6 |
| November | 28°C | 17°C | 24 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| December | 25°C | 12°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lanka?
The best months are December, January, February, November.
When is the rainy season in Lanka?
The wettest months are July, August, June.