Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka in February: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Sri Lanka in February is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 30 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
70/100 · #1
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#1
Sun
#2
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, City break, Family
Sri Lanka · FebruaryPhoto: Luboš Holič · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 30 °C
- Average low
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 11 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29 | 23 | 14 | 94 | 6.2 | 78 | 2.6 | 28 | 68 |
| February (selected) | 30 | 24 | 11 | 76 | 7.1 | 76 | 2.1 | 28 | 70 |
| March | 31 | 25 | 17 | 113 | 7.4 | 76 | 1.9 | 29 | 58 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: February (70/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2 | -0.8 °C | -0.5 °C | +2.5 | +18.4 mm | -0.9 h | +2.3 % | +0.5 m/s | -0.4 °C |
| March | -12 | +0.6 °C | +1.2 °C | +5.6 | +37.3 mm | +0.3 h | +0.1 % | -0.1 m/s | +0.8 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sri Lanka in February?
The average daily high is around 30 °C, with an average daily low of about 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?
The curated estimate is about 11 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 76 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
By the climate score, January, February, July and August are the strongest months for Sri Lanka. For a beach trip: January, February, July and August. February is one of them.