Srilanka has a very distinct fry and wet season. However due to geographical positioning as an island it majorly witnesses tropical Sri Lanka climate. The Southern region of Srilanka witnesses heavy monsoon during the month of May through September and is completely dry during December till March. The annual precipitation is significantly lesser than the rest of the country. The upper land regions of Srilanka are cooler and considerably quiet temperate.
According to studies done by the researchers Srilankaruns a possible chance of witnessing drought due to irregular weather patterns. However this situation is anticipated to take place only in three to seven years span. The situation could cause severe droughting during the summer season and excessive flooding during the monsoons. This though is only a study, in reality Srilanka does see flooding during monsoon especially in the South Western region. Hence it’s advised that travel plans during this time of the year in the South Western regions are avoided.
Best time to plan a trip
- The drier seasons of Srilanka are the best time to enjoy its vast beauty. These periods makes for a perfect time to make travel plans to Srilanka.
- December through March you can plan trips to the West, South and upland regions of Lanka and
- During April through September trips to the East coast region can be planned.
During Christmas Srilanka attracts several European travelers and tourists who come to Srilanka to escape the chilling weather of Northern hemisphere and enjoy Christmas spirit near the beaches of Srilanka. Besides December, July and August too are Srilanka festival times hence an advance booking for any tour plan to Lanka is recommended.
Despite it’s on and off weather conditions Srilanka still makes for a go to destination anytime of the year for any kind of trip you plan. April to November you can head to the balmy beaches on the east coast and December to March you can head to the beaches in the west coast of srilanka.
Geographical positioning
Srilanka is an island and is placed off the coast of Tamilnadu an Indian state. Separated from India by Indian Ocean, on the global map Srilanka appears as an extended land at the tip end of India. However that’s not the case. There are a chain of tiny islands called Adams bridge that make that thin thread like appearance presenting an image of India and Srilanka as connected. Srilanka has low lying coastal plains, the southern and central regions slope into hills and ranges. Beaches and bays dominate the island. Heavy precipitation towards the mountain ranges and rain shadow in the central highlands bring down nearly 4000mm of rainfall the entire year.
Clothing’s
The weather in srilanka can be unpredictable hence its best advised to check the kind of clothing’s required to the places you are planning your trip to. A windcheater or mackintosh can come in handy to ward off srilanka unpredictable rain shower.
