Travel guide
Best time to visit Sri Lanka
Match the month to the region.
Quick answer
The best time depends on where you go. For the west, south and hills, travel December to March. For the east coast, travel May to September. The cultural triangle works most of the year. We build your route around the season.
Peak season
December to March is the busiest and driest for the classic west-south-hills route.
Shoulder & east
April and September to November can be great value, and the east shines mid-year.