Sri Lanka Weather
🇱🇰 1 city covered · Asia
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
June to September
Weather in Sri Lanka at a glance
Our Sri Lanka coverage centers on Colombo, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 88°F (31°C) in April and 84°F (29°C) in November, with about 280 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Colombo - annual average 80°
- Best time to visit: June to September
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Colombo averages 9.5 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 2836 mm (111.7 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally June to September. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Colombo climate page.
Live weather across Sri Lanka today
Sri Lanka cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 80° | Apr · 88° | Nov · 74° | 280 | 9.5 | 0 |
Sri Lanka weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 73° | 11 | 10.5 h/day |
| February | 88° | 74° | 11 | 11.1 h/day |
| March | 88° | 76° | 18 | 10.9 h/day |
| April | 88° | 77° | 25 | 10.4 h/day |
| May | 85° | 78° | 30 | 8.4 h/day |
| June | 84° | 78° | 29 | 9.5 h/day |
| July | 84° | 78° | 28 | 9.8 h/day |
| August | 83° | 77° | 28 | 9.7 h/day |
| September | 83° | 77° | 28 | 8.8 h/day |
| October | 83° | 76° | 29 | 8.2 h/day |
| November | 84° | 74° | 25 | 7.7 h/day |
| December | 85° | 74° | 18 | 9.2 h/day |
Sri Lanka weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
Averaged across the covered cities, June to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Sri Lanka?
Snow is essentially absent in the Sri Lanka cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Sri Lanka like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.