Sri Lanka · February
Best travel monthTravel seasonSri Lanka · Asia
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 32° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
MINMIN | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° |
☀️Sunshine | 8h | 9h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 6h | 6h | 6h | 6h | 5h | 5h | 7h |
🌊Water Temp | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
🌧Rain Days | 3d44mm | 2d32mm | 4d64mm | 8d141mm | 10d218mm | 8d127mm | 4d53mm | 4d58mm | 8d171mm | 11d241mm | 12d263mm | 6d92mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
February is one of the best months to visit Sri Lanka — with 9 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 32°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 32°C, cooling to 23°C at night (daily average: 27°C). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 32 mm total. The water is a warm 28°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in February are ideal.
Beste Zeit für Westküste und Kulturdreieck: Colombo, Galle Fort und der Sigiriya-Fels in klarem Licht. Trincomalee an der Ostküste noch von Regen gezeichnet, aber Kandy und das Bergland ideal.
Packing list for Sri Lanka in February
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is February a good time to visit Sri Lanka?
- Yes — February is one of the best months to visit Sri Lanka (Climate Score: 92/100). Pleasant temperatures (32°C), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Sri Lanka in February?
- In February, Sri Lanka sees daily highs of 32°C. Nights cool to 23°C, with a daily average of 27°C.
- How much rain falls in Sri Lanka in February?
- In February, Sri Lanka receives an average of 32 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Sri Lanka get in February?
- Sri Lanka averages 9 sunshine hours per day in February — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Sri Lanka in February?
- Water temperature in Sri Lanka in February averages 28°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
