Sri Lanka · February
Best travel monthTravel seasonSri Lanka · Asia
Max Temp
32.2°C
Min Temp
23.3°C
Sunshine
8.6 h/day
Rain Days
2 days
Water Temp
28.4°C
Rainfall
31.9 mm
Humidity
73%
Avg Temp
27.4°C
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.
