Sri Lanka weather in February

Considering a trip to Sri Lanka this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Sri Lanka in February?

February in Sri Lanka generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Ramboda at 26°C to very warm in Gampaha at 34°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Gampaha and 17°C in Ramboda.

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jaffna with an average of 33 mm to heavy rainfall in Adams Peak with 310 mm. In Kandy, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year. Kandy enjoys a balanced 162 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sri Lanka in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sri Lanka climate page.

Where to go in Sri Lanka in February

Find the average weather conditions in February for the most popular destinations in Sri Lanka on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Sri Lanka

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Sri Lanka?

Average weather in Kandy

In February Kandy generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kandy
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   January January
<<  
27°C 
19°C 
166 hours 
108 mm 
6 days 
29°C 
19°C 
162 hours 
99 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
20°C 
198 hours 
100 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Kandy

Average weather in Hikkaduwa

In February Hikkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Hikkaduwa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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<<   January January
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29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
78 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
25°C 
249 hours 
72 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
30°C 
26°C 
270 hours 
86 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Hikkaduwa

Average weather in Negombo

In February Negombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Negombo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
31°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
48 mm 
4 days 
32°C 
25°C 
246 hours 
56 mm 
4 days 
March   >> March
>>  
33°C 
26°C 
276 hours 
90 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Negombo

Average weather in Mirissa

In February Mirissa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Mirissa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
86 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
25°C 
249 hours 
76 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
25°C 
270 hours 
91 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Mirissa

Average weather in Nuwara Eliya

In February Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Nuwara Eliya
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
25°C 
18°C 
166 hours 
124 mm 
6 days 
26°C 
18°C 
162 hours 
107 mm 
6 days 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
18°C 
198 hours 
94 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Nuwara Eliya

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Is February the best time to visit Sri Lanka?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Sri Lanka with overall perfect weather in Kandy. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, February provides perfect weather in Kandy. On the other hand, the months of April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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