February verdict

Sri Lanka in February

Weather score75Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.

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February weather

Monthly averages

Temp

30°C

Rain

86mm

Sun

7.7h

Sea

24°C

Weather score

75

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Temperature

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February30°C average high

February is close to Sri Lanka's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMarch to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

February86mm average rain

February is one of Sri Lanka's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and May to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

February7.7 hours average sun

February is brighter than Sri Lanka's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsFebruary to April

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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February24°C average sea

February is below Sri Lanka's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaMarch to June and October to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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February75 weather score

February is one of Sri Lanka's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and June to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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