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Best Time To Visit Sri lanka

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

Sri Lanka is a year-round destination, thanks to its tropical climate. The best time to visit Sri solely depends on the tourist's preferences for activities and region. The dry season is the best time to visit Sri Lanka, from December to March. The weather stays sunny and mostly pleasant. For those coming from India, the months of winter (December to February) are often the best time to travel to Sri Lanka, offering a more comfortable escape from the colder temperatures. However, the best season to visit Sri Lanka also depends on the type of activities you enjoy. Whether it’s beach vacations, cultural sightseeing, or wildlife adventures, there’s a season for everything, and choosing the best season to travel Sri Lanka ensures a memorable experience.

Climate in Sri lanka

Summer Season in Sri lanka

Summer brings higher humidity and rain to the southern and western parts of Sri Lanka. This season is just perfect for enjoying beach destinations like Trincomalee and Arugam Bay. These beaches offer ideal opportunities for surfing and other water activities. Summer is also the best time to visit Sri Lanka for wildlife safaris. If you are wondering how many days are enough for Sri Lanka during summer, a week-long trip can cover the island's diverse attractions and activities.

Monsoon Season in Sri lanka

From September to November, the monsoon season in Sri Lanka brings heavy rains to the southwestern parts of the island, affecting areas like Colombo and Galle. This is the best time for budget-travellers to visit Sri Lanka, as hotel prices drop significantly. While the rain might limit beach activities on the west and south coasts, the northeast and east coasts remain dry and are perfect for exploration. This is also a great time to visit Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage sites, such as Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa.

Winter Season in Sri lanka

December to February, aka winter, is the peak season in Sri Lanka. It is also the best time of year to visit Sri Lanka for those looking for pleasant weather with clear skies. The southern and western coasts are perfect for beach vacations, as they enjoy sunny, dry weather. With lower humidity and cooler conditions, it’s also ideal for exploring cultural cities like Kandy and Sigiriya, where you can learn about the country's rich heritage. The winter months are often the best time to visit Sri Lanka from India, as travellers from the northern regions can escape the chill and enjoy a warm, tropical climate.

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    Ashish Kumar

    Surat

    Ashish's 8 days trip to Sri Lanka

    Had a great experience touring Sri Lanka thanks to Madhu for managing this well. And Roshan for driving us around. There were some confusion about the final payment in cash vs. online hope they would have communicated well on this. Roshan managed our expectations well and ensured our needs are taken
    care.
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    Suresh Alicatta

    Hyderabad

    Suresh's 7 days trip to Sri Lanka

    I am from India tour to Srilanka CNB is the Superb Travel agent, they provided excellent hotels in beautiful locations, very good food and good Driver. Excellent cooperation. Thanks to Travel Triangle. Srilanka trip was Ramayana Circuit and Honeymoon trip.
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    Nayanamallesh

    Bangalore

    Nayanamallesh's 7 days trip to Sri Lanka

    Our itinerary was perfectly customized to our preferences, thanks to Mr. Suna who was always prompt, polite, and helpful in addressing all our queries. The hotels were clean and spacious, except for one in Bentota, which was a bit dirty and noisy. The highlight of our trip was our chauffeur, Mr. Su
    mith. As a group of three girls, we felt completely safe and comfortable throughout the 7-day journey. He wasn’t just a driver—he became a friend and guide, always ready to solve any problem and suggest the best places to visit (or skip). His kindness and friendly nature truly made our trip special. We left Sri Lanka with beautiful memories and heavy hearts—the hardest goodbye was definitely to Mr. Sumith. This trip was an unforgettable experience, and we’re so grateful for the amazing hospitality.
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    Holsrio

    Mumbai

    Holsrio's 4 days trip to Sri Lanka

    Suna was very good and he answered all our questions with patience and even went out of the way to customize the package as per our requirements. Alika was also a very good driver and the vehicle was also very clean. The Ocean hotel in cmb was very good. Disappointed with the villa in Mirissa .No
    t upto the mark.. only pool and breakfast was good . Overall a very good trip made memorable by Suna and Akila. Best place was secret beach in Mirissa
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    Vanitha Kb

    Bengaluru

    Vanitha's 8 days trip to Sri Lanka

    I recommend Travel Triangle for planning your trips. We recently travelled to Srilanka as family of 3 with a 2 years old toddler. TT assigned various local travel agents and I picked CNB Travel agency as they are good in listening my needs and customisation as per my need. Overall it was a comforta
    ble and relaxing trip.
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    Subhojeet Ghose

    New delhi

    Subhojeet's 7 days trip to Sri Lanka

    We had taken a land package for our Srilanka vacation from Crimson voyages via Travel triangle. Nurshida from Crimsons voyages was our trip manager. I initially liked the swift and prompt communication with Crimsons which made me go ahead with their itinerary. We liked the way they greeted us at the
    airport. The hotels were also very good at all locations . However, the other experiences , could have been better. I am sharing few things which we didn't like about them. 1. The driver assigned to take us around was not even aware of the itinerary which was finalized with Crimson. Due to his lack of awareness, we missed our Colombo casino visit which was part of the package. I had to give him a copy of the itinerary separately to bring into his knowledge, what we were supposed to do. Till then he was simply blank. There seemed to be a huge communication gap within the team of Crimson. 2. A 7 GB SIM card was supposed to be provided to us as complimentary with the tour package. I had discussed the same with Nurshida before travel, however, after a lot of persuasions and follow ups, they gave me a used SIM with only 1.7GB data. The response from the backend team was very cold. Things could have been better. For every other thing they had an excuse that it is a New years’ time and shops are all closed ( in reality not all shops were closed and I had detail discussion prior to our travel). 3. Driver was not having any knowledge about the places. For every other thing which was promised to us, we had to keep following up with the driver or the tour manager. 4. The vehicle assigned to us was also not in good condition. Video system was not functional. Things did not look welcoming as initially we had hoped for. I hope Crimson voyages will take note of these feedbacks for their future clients. Thank you. Beach resort stay at Palms Bentota and stay at Araliya green city hotel.
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    Neethu C

    Bengaluru

    Neethu's 6 days trip to Sri Lanka

    I recently booked a 6-day, 5-night package to Sri Lanka with this agency, and while the duration was a bit rushed for exploring this beautiful country, the agency excelled in some areas. Their driver was exceptional - patient, kind, and caring. The agency also showed flexibility with last-minute cha
    nges and upgrades. However, there's room for improvement. It would be great if they could tailor recommendations based on individual preferences and suggest some offbeat locations. One area for growth is taking constructive feedback positively. After sharing some feedback, I felt it wasn't well-received, which limited further communication. Overall, I'd rate this experience 3.5 stars. With a few tweaks, this agency could truly shine!
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    Eranki Venkata Ravikanth

    Bengaluru

    Eranki's 9 days trip to Sri Lanka

    Our tour was very nicely arranged and Ms.Chamodi and her team were very professional and helpful
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    Varun Joshi

    New delhi

    Varun's 10 days trip to Sri Lanka

    Travel Triangle suggests selected tour agencies, 3 at a time to make a choice. TT is also available for quick resolution of any issues. A verification by TT of Travel agencies gives higher comfort.
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    Varsha H

    Bangalore

    Varsha's 5 days trip to Sri Lanka

    Our sri lanka trip was organized by steeple tours. It was very well organized and all customizations were done as per our suggestion. Mrs Chandi was very helpful and she was always polite and helped us in getting things done faster All the hotels we stayed were very good. No issues faced. Would
    like to mention specifically , our driver Mr Anil was very friendly and helpful. He was very polite too and drove very smooth! His suggestions were very apt and helped in planning places better. He was kind to our kid and a good gentleman as well. Thanks steeple tours for organizing our trip well and helping us in getting queries resolved faster. Thanks Varsha Stay at the palms was very good. Very beautiful resort huge and good food for Indians as well. Kids can enjoy beach and pool time.

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    FAQ's of Sri Lanka

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    What is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?

    Except for monsoon season, any time of the year is ideal to visit Colombo. The monsoon season in Sri Lanka lasts from June to September.

    How does the temperature vary across Sri Lanka?

    Sri Lanka’s temperature is generally warm year-round, with coastal and lowland areas experiencing averages of 26–32°C, while the central highlands, like Nuwara Eliya, are cooler at 15–20°C due to altitude.

    What is the hottest month in Sri Lanka?

    May is generally the hottest month in Sri Lanka, with an average temperature of 30°C. If you visit Sri Lanka in May, you can enjoy surfing and other water activities here.

    When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka’s beaches?

    December to March is the best time to visit Sri Lanka’s beaches on the southern and western coasts.

    What is the tourist season in Sri Lanka?

    The winter season is the peak tourist season in Sri Lanka. Tourists can experience beaches and water activities during this season and enjoy a cultural adventure through Sri Lanka’s Kandy and Sirigiya.

    When is the monsoon season in Sri Lanka?

    September and November are monsoon seasons in Sri Lanka. This is also a good time for budget travellers to visit Sri Lanka.

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