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Welcome to beautiful Sigiriya City in Sri Lanka

Best Time to Visit Sigiriya

Explore the impressive walled city surrounded by ancient fortifications

Tourism in Sigiriya

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Best time to visit
Jan - Apr
Ideal Duration
5-6 Days
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  • Ideal for families
  • Ideal for friends
  • Adventure Activities

Weather in Sigiriya

Thu, May 09 2024

34.57ºC | 23.9ºC

Clouds in morning and rain from afternoon to night

77.57% Humidity

Fri, May 10 2024

35.09ºC | 23.78ºC

Clouds in morning and night and rain from afternoon to evening

75.25% Humidity

Sat, May 11 2024

35.85ºC | 24.13ºC

Clouds in morning and night and rain from afternoon to evening

72.0% Humidity

Sun, May 12 2024

36.29ºC | 24.26ºC

Clouds in morning and night and rain from afternoon to evening

71.38% Humidity

Mon, May 13 2024

33.51ºC | 24.31ºC

Clouds in morning and night and rain from afternoon to evening

74.63% Humidity

Tue, May 14 2024

24.06ºC | 24.06ºC

Clouds from morning to night

93.0% Humidity

Best Time To Visit Sigiriya

Plan your trip during best season to experience the best of this stunning destination

Sigiriya is an year-round destination, which means travelers can flock to this city at any time of the year. The best time to visit Sigiriya is during the peak season, i.e. from January to April. The weather is pleasant during this period and is suitable for pursuing outdoor activities in this region. The climate during this time will not make you feel humid or sticky and will allow you to climb Pidurangala Rock or visit other attractions at ease without breaking into a sweat. A gentle breeze flows in the months of January, February, March, and April. There is negligible rainfall in these months, making Sigiriya weather perfect to explore adventure activities. A trip to Sigiriya in these months offers ideal weather conditions for sightseeing, shopping in street markets and more. There are various factors that are to be kept in mind before you consider traveling to Sigiriya. These range from humidity level, rainfall level, amount of sunshine the region receives in a day and more. These factors are integral in deciding when to go. We have bifurcated this information month-wise for you to grasp what is the best time to travel to Sigiriya:

January - April (21°C to 31°C)

This is the peak season to visit Sigiriya. January to April is the dry season, which means that the city receives very little rainfall during this period. The temperature is on the lower end in the coastal areas. It can climb up to 31°C in the inland areas during the day. If you’re on a budget trip, you can enjoy activities like cafe hopping, visiting museums and water sports such as snorkeling and scuba diving. January is the best month to visit Sigiriya, since the weather is pleasant and the region is relatively less crowded.

May - August (25°C to 30°C)

May to August is regarded as low season. Torrential rains usually hits the city during this period. It is a reasonable time to visit the city if you’re looking for discounted deals and more. Since you’re traveling in the low season, you will be able to book flight and accommodations at really low prices. You can enjoy indoor activities like sipping a local drink in a restaurant.

September - December (24°C to 30°C)

September to December is considered as the second monsoon period in Sigiriya. The ocean winds blow at a steady rate during this time. Unpredictable rainfall may derail your travel plans. But look on the bright side, you will get flights and hotels for knockout prices. You can indulge in a myriad indoor activities. The Sigiriya weather is perfect for watching a theatrical performance or catching up on a film.

Climate in Sigiriya

Summer Season in Sigiriya

The summer season in Sigiriya falls between March to April. If you’re planning to embark on a summer getaway, make sure to pre-book hotels and flights to avoid the last minute rush.There may be occasional thunderstorms, but they will certainly not derail your plans. On a normal day, the skies are clear and devoid of clouds. The spells of negligible rainfall are usually followed by dry, windy weather. This is the busiest and yet the best season to visit Sigiriya.

Monsoon Season in Sigiriya

The monsoon season in Sigiriya, which falls between May to September, eases off the warmth in the city. The amount of rainfall the city experiences exponentially increases. These are the wettest months of the year in Sigiriya. You will get fabulous deals on accommodation during this period.

Winter Season in Sigiriya

The period from October to February is considered as the winter season. This season is characterised by excessive rain and cool winds blowing steadily in Sigiriya. If you’re an indoor lover, you can book your tickets for Sigiriya travel during this time.

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    Raajesh Krishna

    Chennai

    Raajesh's 7 days trip to Sigiriya

    I had travelled to srilanka with group of 4 members via travco adventures on May 1 St to May 7 th . I really liked the way Roshell and Fernando communicated with us and Roshell slowly and very politely explained all the details of itenary. Most importantly how many times u call Roshell to get detail
    s she will reply politely and do all the necessary details . I have asked for change of hotels in all places and they have done that and communication is very important which they have done to their best. They have done that very prompt. They have sent driver Dhanuka who was driving the car for 7 days . And his driving skills is too good and will inform a day before about the itenary and time to start the tour. It was indeed great trip. Thank u travos and especially Roshell and Fernando for the wonderful trip organised.
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    REJATH MADHAVAN NAIR

    Bengaluru

    Rejath's 5 days trip to Sigiriya

    The tour agents Discover Ceylon did a good job. Though there was an issue with the hotel booking at Colombo, it was resolved quickly. The driver Mr. Kiaz was very good. Regarding the hotels, the one at Kandy Mahaweli reach hotel was excellent. Rest all were decent. Repeatedly asking for documents
    by Travel Triangle was unnecessary and should be avoided.
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    Sudip Purkayastha

    Mumbai

    Sudip's 5 days trip to Sigiriya

    We had a great tour in Sri Lanka via Crimson Voyages. They were in touch with us throughout and every request and query was accommodated. Thanks to them we had a lovely vacation
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    Shanu Prasad

    Chennai

    Shanu's 9 days trip to Sigiriya

    It was amazing experience... I don't one single moment to share as the whole trip was amazing...
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    RASHI TOMAR

    Bengaluru

    Rashi's 8 days trip to Sigiriya

    We travelled to Sri Lanka for 8D/7N and over 06 locations in April 2024. This was our mini honeymoon as a newly married couple. Organizing our stays, driver, and itinerary with 'I Am Srilanka' was a pleasant experience. Themindi, our travel agent, was professional in accomodating our requests and s
    uggested the itinerary and hotels well in our trip budget. She was polite and it was a pleasant experience communicating with her all throughout. Afzal, our driver, drove well and comfortably. He was aware of the routes and kept the car clean each time we sat. A polite, pleasant, and professional driver. Few things could have been better: The Colombo hotel was a highly rated but a very below average hotel with outdated amenities. Colombo hotel suggestion could have been better. Our itinerary was very hectic with only one day at each location; this made us very tired and we also missed visiting the treks and temples due to the large travel time. We could only touch one or two must visit places in each location. I would suggest booking two/three days per location at the very least. It is important to discuss and clarify all hidden charges and the mode of payment with 'I am Srilanka'. They have some preferences with paying in USD and in cash upon reaching Sri Lanka. Better to have these clarified in advance. Thanks for helping us organise our trip. We do plan to revisit. Chilling on a sun bed, next to our private beach at the Palms Hotel, in Bentota.
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    Arindam Roy

    Bangalore

    Arindam's 8 days trip to Sigiriya

    Travel Triangle and Travco Adventures combined to hlp us for a memorable SL Trip .
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    Muhammad Murad

    Dubai

    Muhammad's 7 days trip to Sigiriya

    Overall experience was good but very uncomfortable , driver was professional, humble and knowledgeable, car was decent, though we didn’t get what we had paid for and definitely we’ll never opt for travco in future. Since my wife is in her final trimester we requested the the travel agent to cut-shor
    t our trip skipping sigriya , dambulla and bentotta and keeping 2 days at one destination so that we don’t have to hop from one hotel to another every single day. We covered colombo, kandy, nurwa elliya and ella in 8 days. But the room provided to us were not what we paid for. Both in kandy and nurwa eliyya on first day there was no view/ balcony and we were forced to adjust on day one and were provided the promised room on day 2. UpOn confirming with the hotel reception we were told that the travel agent was told about the unavailability of the room on the provided dates. He played smart, keeping us in dark and had the audacity to threaten us to cancel the trip in nurwa eliya upon complaining when it happened for the second time in nurwa eliyya. So technically we cut short 3 destinations, paid more than the initial quotation and switched rooms every single day for 8 days pretty much adding to the discomfort. Secondly, considering my wife’s pregnancy in mind we preponed the trip by one day without any change in the itinerary thereby adding extra day in colombo to rest and readily paid extra for one day accommodation plus airport transport( that was covered in trip). Travel agent said his service is from airport to airport so if we are coming one day before we’ve to pay extra for airport to colombo transfer. We paid without arguing but we strongly feel this could have been avoided. Thirdly, travel agent always increased the price by 10-15 usd saying the economic conditions in srilanka isn’t good which is clearly unprofessional. Moreover he provided the wrong booking name in all four hotels adding to the confusion.
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    Priyanka Chitragar

    Bengaluru

    Priyanka's 7 days trip to Sigiriya

    Overall good trip and arrangements done by Steeple Tour. Thanks Chandi and also Dishan, who showed us all the places.
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    Danny Lahav

    Sri lanka

    Danny's 7 days trip to Sigiriya

    Great support by Rushell befor the travel and also during the trip. All our questions and asks where answered promptly and accurately.
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    Allpri

    Hyderabad

    Allpri's 5 days trip to Sigiriya

    Hotel in Kandy was not upto the mark. It was a basic one

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    FAQ's of Sigiriya

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    What is the most convenient mode of transportation to get around in Sigiriya?

    A bike or a cycle is the most convenient mode of transportation to get around in Sigiriya. Renting bikes in the city is pretty easy and they don’t cost a bomb.

    How long does it usually take to explore Sigiriya?

    You should set at least 3 hours aside to see this beautiful city and the attractions that it houses. Make sure to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Sigiriya Museum.

    What is the most enjoyable thing to do in Sigiriya?

    The best thing to do in Sigiriya is embarking on a safari to explore the flora and fauna in Kaudulla National Park and Minneriya National Park. You can feed the elephants on your safari trip.

    What is the most adventurous thing to do in Sigiriya?

    Taking the flight of stairs up to Sigiriya rock fortress is by far the most adventurous thing to do in Sigiriya. It is an intense activity and not everyone is up for this thrilling endeavour.

    What is Sigiriya famous for?

    Apart from Sigiriya rock fortress, the city is famous for its water gardens that surround the fortress. They are symmetrically drawn landscaped gardens that include curved tanks, bathing pools, and more such exciting attractions.

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