Sri Lanka Guide 2022 – Whether, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Sri Lanka is an island situated off the southeast coast of India, separated from the mainland by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. The country is renowned for its rich biodiversity, with a wide variety of endemic flora and fauna. The island is home to many cultures and religions, with the majority of the population being Buddhist. It has some of the most beautiful and least explored beaches in the world.

Sri Lanka is arguably one of the most beautiful and captivating countries in all of Asia. The country has a rich history, a vibrant culture, and a plethora of natural wonders. Sri Lanka is one of the few countries in Asia that is untouched by mass tourism. It is home to nearly 20 national parks and reserves, and most of them are yet to be discovered. Sri Lanka is considered to be the pearl of the Indian Ocean.

It's blessed with beautiful beaches, jungles, mountains, wildlife, and rich Buddhist culture. If you're planning to visit Sri Lanka shortly, you'll find this blog useful as it talks about the best time to visit Sri Lanka, why Sri Lanka is ideal year-round, and what you can expect when visiting the country.

Sri Lanka weather & climate

Sri Lanka is often overlooked as a holiday destination, but it is an amazing place to visit. You just have to know which side of the island to focus on in any given month, because, unlike many other destinations, Sri Lanka can lay claim to being a year-round holiday destination.

The dry season typically starts in December and ends in May, while the southwest monsoon usually lasts from May until September of every year. It's particularly important when planning your beach destination to understand these two monsoon seasons as this will greatly affect what beaches are open for swimming – and what activities  are more popular at that time of year.

There is an inter-monsoonal period during October and the first half of November when rain and thunderstorms can occur across the island. Although there is good reason for this, there are equal benefits to traveling outside of this period, with the shoulder season often providing the best of both worlds; that is great weather and lower visitor numbers.

While planning any holiday around the seasons, it’s important to remember that the weather patterns in Sri Lanka are unpredictable and can change quite unexpectedly. You will often be blessed with clear blue skies in what should be the rainy season and vice versa. Therefore you would do well to consider a wide range of options when making your plans.

In general, when it does rain, it is rare for the rain to last all day, with downpours tending to be typically very short and sharp - often with a few inches falling in just a matter of minutes. However even though it may seem like a big inconvenience, such heavy rainfall rarely lasts more than 2-3 hours tops so it's not that big of an issue! Most importantly traveling in Asia involves some degree of unpredictability; otherwise, it wouldn't be Asia right?! So embrace the rain and use these days as opportunities for cultural enrichment or networking because eventually, things will dry up again!

Best time to visit Sri Lanka

You might think that a year-round holiday destination sounds pretty overwhelming, but we consider Sri Lanka to be the type of place where everyone wants to celebrate every event all year round. For example, December and January are great for weddings and birthdays, February through April is a good time of the year for anniversaries because you can still enjoy a lot of sunshine and outdoors without it being too hot, May through October is a good time to visit if you’re into extreme sports during the dry season and November and December are great if you like cycling or horseback riding with beautiful countrysides or taking in the famous “Cultural Triangle” festival complete with plenty of elephants! Conversely, the month of November will not afford outdoor excursions unless you love hiking through scenic dirt trails because it is monsoon season at this time so there can be significant amounts of rainfall.

Sri Lanka is a beautiful tropical island that attracts thousands of tourists each year. It is located off the southeastern coast of India and is fully surrounded by the Indian Ocean. It is known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean and is visited by many every year for its natural beauty and rich culture. Its location makes it a great tourist destination for people who are looking for a tropical island getaway but is also great for people who are looking for a cheap holiday.