Kerala or Sri Lanka in February?
On climate data, Kerala comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
KeralaPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
Sri LankaPhoto: Luboš Holič · CC BY-SA 3.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Kerala | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 33 °C | 30 °C |
| Average daily low | 25 °C | 24 °C |
| Sea | 29 °C ★ | 28 °C |
| Rainy days | 3 rainy days (est.) ★ | 11 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 8 h/day ★ | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 63 % | 76 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Kerala is about 3 °C warmer by day.
- Kerala is drier, with about 8 fewer rainy days.
Kerala or Sri Lanka in February: the short answer
In February, Kerala comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Kerala 71/100 vs Sri Lanka 70/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Kerala averages a climate score of 62/100, Sri Lanka 60/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about 33 °C in Kerala and 30 °C in Sri Lanka — warmer in Kerala. Average daily lows are around 25 °C versus 24 °C.
On rain, Kerala sees about 3 rainy days in February and Sri Lanka about 11 — drier in Kerala. Kerala gets more sunshine (8 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In February the water is about 29 °C at Kerala and 28 °C at Sri Lanka — warmer for swimming at Kerala. Over the year, Kerala is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Sri Lanka in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is April for Kerala and April for Sri Lanka.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Kerala records roughly 205 rainy days and Sri Lanka about 255 — the drier of the two overall is Kerala. At their sunniest, Kerala reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (March) and Sri Lanka about 7 (March). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Kerala is at its best in January, February, March and December, while Sri Lanka peaks in January, February, July and August. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Sri Lanka scores higher in February (Kerala 77 vs Sri Lanka 80).
City breaks: both are close (Kerala 67 vs Sri Lanka 67).
Active & hiking: Kerala scores higher in February (Kerala 62 vs Sri Lanka 51).
Family: Sri Lanka scores higher in February (Kerala 71 vs Sri Lanka 73).
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For February specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Kerala carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Kerala if its strong months and profile match your plan, Sri Lanka if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.