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Sri Lanka in February: weather, sea & travel advice

Sri Lanka in February is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 29 °C (warm), and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 6 rainy days it is dry.

Palmenstrand an der Südküste Sri LankasSri Lanka · FebruaryPhoto: Luboš Holič · CC BY-SA 3.0

Climate facts

Day
29 °C
Night
24 °C
Sea
28 °C
Rainy days
6 rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Humidity
77 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent88/100
City breakGood79/100
ActiveLimited63/100
FamilyExcellent83/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 29 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (28 °C)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
29
J
29
F
30
M
29
A
29
M
28
J
28
J
28
A
28
S
28
O
28
N
28
D
Rainy daysdays
8
J
6
F
9
M
14
A
17
M
13
J
10
J
11
A
14
S
16
O
14
N
11
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Sri Lanka in February?

Daytime highs average around 29 °C, with nights around 24 °C.

Can you swim in Sri Lanka in February?

The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Sri Lanka in February?

On the long-term average, expect about 6 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.