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Sri Lanka in July: weather, sea & travel advice

Sri Lanka in July is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 28 °C (warm), and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.

Palmenstrand an der Südküste Sri LankasSri Lanka · JulyPhoto: Luboš Holič · CC BY-SA 3.0

Climate facts

Day
28 °C
Night
25 °C
Sea
28 °C
Rainy days
10 rainy days
Sun
6 h/day
Humidity
87 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent86/100
City breakGood78/100
ActiveLimited57/100
FamilyExcellent80/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 28 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (28 °C)

To consider

  • High humidity (87 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
29
J
29
F
30
M
29
A
29
M
28
J
28
J
28
A
28
S
28
O
28
N
28
D
Rainy daysdays
8
J
6
F
9
M
14
A
17
M
13
J
10
J
11
A
14
S
16
O
14
N
11
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Sri Lanka in July?

Daytime highs average around 28 °C, with nights around 25 °C.

Can you swim in Sri Lanka in July?

The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Sri Lanka in July?

On the long-term average, expect about 10 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.