Sri Lanka in August

Peak season. August is one of the best times to visit Sri Lanka. In August, Sri Lanka averages 27°C, with about 10 hours of sunshine a day and roughly 2.5 rainy days a week. Here's what those numbers mean for a trip.

That's about 1.2°C warmer than Sri Lanka's yearly average — August sits among its hotter months.

Pack light summer clothes, sun protection and swimwear.

Is August a good time to visit Sri Lanka?

August is one of the best times to visit Sri Lanka. It averages 27°C with 10 hours of sun a day and about 2.5 rainy days a week.

How hot is Sri Lanka in August?

Sri Lanka averages 27°C in August, based on roughly twenty years of climate records.

Does it rain a lot in Sri Lanka in August?

Expect about 2.5 rainy days a week in August, with 10 hours of sunshine a day on average.