Average monthly temperatures

Sri Lanka has a hot tropical climate with only a small variation in temperature anually, typically there are both wet and dry seasons, however even during the wet season, showers often arrive in the form of short and heavy downpours usually separated by extended periods of sunshine.
The best time to visit is between January and March when sunshine and temperatures are at there best and rainfall is lowest.
The hottest month of the year is April with an average daily maximum of 33 C and an average low of 25 C.
The coolest month of the year is September with an average daily maximum of 30 C and an average low of 26 C.

Sunshine and rainfall

The driest month is January with 20 mm of rainfall and 29 perfect sunny days. The wettest month is May with 135 mm of rain over 9 days.

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