Island of Sri Lanka is located between six and ten degrees north of equator. Obviously the average temperature is quite high. Average temperature in Sri Lanka fluctuates between 27° and 29° Celsius. As everywhere, sea-winds exert a moderating influence. Temperatures in the central mountain region are lower than normal. Nuwara Eliya, a mountain resort town, frosts on some nights in December and January. As for humidity it is till 90% at night and 70% during the night.
Sri Lanka has a tropical climate. Upland areas are cooler and more temperate, and coastal areas are cooled by sea breezes. There are four rainy periods in Sri Lanka. From May until September, Southwest monsoon rain. Inter-monsoon showers come in October and November, northeast monsoon rains from December till February. Again inter-monsoon rain in March and April. For a beach holiday on the southwest coast, you must go from November until April. If you plan to visit east coast, you must visit during March to September.
Best time to visit Sri Lanka differs in various regions. However in most of the country the best time to tour is November to April. This time is also considered the tourist season in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is a country with plenty of tourist options. Whichever time of the year you visit, Sri Lanka would have something or the other to offer.
Below are listed some of the main festivals in Sri Lanka, please ask about regional events.
January
Duruthu Perahera, 12k from Colombo – A colourful religious pageant with caparisoned elephant, dancers and torch bearers
February
Navam Perahera, Columbo – Traditional temple festival
April 13-14
Sinhalese & Tamil New Year, nationwide
May
Vesak – Buddha Day festivities, nationwide
June
Poson – Celebration of the advent of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, nationwide
July
Esala Full Moon Festival, esp. Kandy – Dancing and drumming
August
Vel – Colombo’s main Hindu festival
October
Deepavali – Hindu festival of light (18 Oct)
Dec-Apr
Sri Pada Pilgrimage Season (Adam’s Peak) – Thousands of pilgrims climb the mountain
Dec
Unduvap – Buddha enlightenment celebration
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