Generally, Sri Lanka is a year-round destination. This means that there is usually good weather somewhere on the island at most times of the year. There are two monsoons that affect the Sri Lanka climate. the southwest monsoon which impacts The South and West coasts as well as the hill country. The North-East monsoon impacts the whole Country. We can say best time to visit Sri Lanka around the year.
The Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka.
01 December to March
This is the best time to visit Sri Lanka in the west and south coasts as well as the cultural triangle and hill country.
- The Beach – Kalutara,Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Mirissa, Tangalle.
- The Hill country – Adam’s Peak, Ella, Nuwara Eliya.
- The Wildlife – Yala National Park, Udawalawe National Park, Minneriya National Park, Kaudulla National Park, Wilpattu National Park.
- The Cultural Triangle – Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy.
02 May to October
This is the best time to visit the East coasts as well as the cultural triangle.
- The Beach – Kalpitiya, Trincomalee, Nilaveli, Pasikudha, Arugam bay.
- The Wildlife – Wilpattu National Park, Minneriya National Park, Kaudulla National Park.
- The Cultural Triangle – Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy.
- Festival – Kandy Esala perahera and Kataragama festival (July to August)