Sri Lanka · September
Low seasonSri Lanka · Asia
Max Temp
30.1°C
Min Temp
25.5°C
Sunshine
5.3 h/day
Rain Days
8 days
Water Temp
28.6°C
Rainfall
170.5 mm
Humidity
81%
Avg Temp
27.7°C
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
September is an acceptable travel month for Sri Lanka — conditions are fine, though January, February, March, July, August, and December offer even better weather.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 30°C, cooling to 26°C at night (daily average: 28°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 8 rain days (171 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. The water is a warm 29°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Trockenzeit Ostküste: Arugam Bay ist Surf-Mekka Südostasiens, Trincomalee bietet türkisfarbenes Wasser und Walbeobachtung. Die Kandy Esala Perahera im Juli/August ist eine der prächtigsten Prozessionen der Welt.
Packing list for Sri Lanka in September
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is September a good time to visit Sri Lanka?
- September is not an optimal month for Sri Lanka (Score: 61/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, July, August, and December.
- How warm is it in Sri Lanka in September?
- In September, Sri Lanka sees daily highs of 30°C. Nights cool to 26°C, with a daily average of 28°C.
- How much rain falls in Sri Lanka in September?
- In September, Sri Lanka receives an average of 171 mm of rain over 8 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Sri Lanka get in September?
- Sri Lanka averages 5 sunshine hours per day in September — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Sri Lanka in September?
- Water temperature in Sri Lanka in September averages 29°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
