Sri Lanka is a tropical country with a year-round hot climate, moderated by the cool oceanic winds. Summers are hot in Sri Lanka, followed by heavy rain during the monsoon season and mild winters.

Sri Lanka receives ample annual rainfall and the southwest monsoon runs from the last week of May until October. The northeast monsoon occurs from December to March, which brings along moisture from the Bay of Bengal.

Sri Lanka can genuinely be considered as a year-round holiday destination, although the best time to visit is usually considered between December and mid-April, when the temperatures range between 21.1°C to 31.1°C.

If you plan on travelling during the summer months (May to September) you should head towards the east coast and northern regions for dry, sunny weather, as the west and south-west coasts experience rain during this time. While in the winter months (October to February), the west and south west enjoy favourable weather conditions as the monsoon season hits the eastern and northern regions during this time.

Being a tropical island, the weather in Sri Lanka can be quite hot and humid nearer to the coast but its cooler in the central region where there are mountains. Make sure you pack comfortable and lightweight clothes that are ideal for summers. You should also carry some warm clothes if you are planning to visit the hilly areas.

Female tourists are advised to wear modest clothes although you can wear sleeveless tops, shorts up to knee level, and dresses but very short pants and low-cut dresses are not considered appropriate.

It is disrespectful to enter temples in sleeveless tops or in short skirts and shorts so make sure you carry something appropriate for visits to religious places.

If you are planning to go on nature walks and trekking, then you must carry good quality hiking shoes. A high SPF sunscreen and mosquito repellents should also be carried.

If you plan to visit any religious site such as Kandy, Dambulla or Sigirya, it is important that both men and women wear modest clothing.

Sri Lankans also place great emphasis on politeness and manners, so act respectfully and raising your voice is not considered as well manners.

Visa / Entry Permit is subject to change and depends on the Government policy. Our team will provide you with the exact details on your query about this important & crucial aspect of your travel.

• While visiting any temples make sure you are dressed properly and remove you shoes or any head covers before entering.
• Ask for permission before taking pictures at religious or historic sites as it may not be allowed to use your camera in some places, since the flashlight of the camera may cause damage to the paintings.
• Please don’t take selfie or pictures with Buddha statue.
• It is a custom to not turn your back to Buddha statues and you may notice people walking backward away from the Buddha due to this reason.
• Visitors are not allowed to touch any Buddha statues and paintings as it could discolor or damage them.
• Don’t shake hands with Buddhist monks, especially if you are female. Instead use the traditional local greeting.
• You should stand when monks or nuns enter the premise as it is an act of respect and all the visitors are also expected to respect the rule.
• Politics and the civil conflict in Sri Lanka are sensitive topics. It is best not to initiate a conversation on these matters unless you know the person well.