Sri Lanka in which city is better to relax. When and where is the best time to go? The restless sea of ​​Weligama

Most tourists who are tired of popular popular places are looking for countries that are not too exotic and not known to everyone for their vacation. One of these wonderful places for tourists is Sri Lanka, where it is best to start relaxing in November. What is attractive about rest here, what you need to know about this country, what sights Sri Lanka is famous for, when it is better to relax when going to this island and much more, you will learn right now.

The unique country of Sri Lanka

Indeed, Sri Lanka is a country unique in every way. This is not just an exotic island and the birthplace of coconut trees, elephants, and also tea. It's much more:

• here you will see the last relic forest;
• near Kandy you can watch unspoiled and dense views;
• you visit the ancient city, as well as the ruins of Buddhist shrines and palaces that are lost in the jungle;
• you will find rivers teeming with crocodiles and forests overgrown with thick lianas.

Even all this will already be enough for your separate trip to visit Sri Lanka, right? And now remember the endless beaches of the island and you will understand that you need at least a month to visit them all. So, when and where is the best time to relax in Sri Lanka?

The best time to relax

All year round the island has a hot, humid climate, or at least warm, although it cannot be said that it is the same everywhere - it is influenced by the extent of Sri Lanka and the relief. On the plains the average annual temperature is kept at +31 degrees, in the mountainous part up to +24. The rainy season starts from May and ends in September for the southern and western coasts of the country, and for the eastern - from October to April.

Hence the conclusion: for a beach holiday on the west and south coasts, the best time is October - April, and for the eastern - May - September. However, it is worth noting that such a division is rather arbitrary, since in any direction at any time of the year in Sri Lanka there are always enough sunny days for a pleasant pastime, so you can go in any direction.

The most popular resorts of the island, according to tourists

In Sri Lanka, in addition to wonderful weather, there are also many excellent resorts with developed infrastructure and magnificent beaches. By analyzing the reviews of tourists who have already been here, you can find out which resorts or areas are the most popular on the island.

And in which resort of Sri Lanka do you want to relax, have you decided?

What must-see attractions in Sri Lanka

The island of Sri Lanka, which is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, attracts travelers with both a beach holiday and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights. When planning your vacation, take seriously the question of what to see on the island, because there are quite a lot of natural and historical places that you want to visit. Unfortunately, in a short period of time, you will not be able to visit everywhere, but it is quite possible to see the main sights.

In Sri Lanka, first of all, inspect the architecture of the most ancient cities, such as:

Hindu temples are no less interesting - Ganeshan and Kanestan, which are located in Colombo in the Pettah area on Sea street. The Jami Ul Alfar Mosque is the main Muslim shrine of the city. It attracts everyone's attention with its facade, which is painted in white and red stripes.

The sights of Colombo include the Brown Gardens, offering guests of Sri Lanka to walk in the shade of various exotic plants. A huge park is laid out on former cinnamon plantations. There is a statue of the Buddha, around which there are bushes, flower beds and a rounded pool. From this sculpture stretches the main alley with green lawns and fountains.

Hello friends. Today I will talk about the beaches of Sri Lanka. About when it is better to go to this beautiful country in all respects for tourism. There are national nature parks and ancient monuments of culture and architecture under the protection of UNESCO, mountain landscapes of incredible beauty with tea plantations and, of course, beaches. After all, Sri Lanka is an island.

You can go to Sri Lanka at any time of the year and for different purposes. The country has many hotels with fresh pools and spa treatments where you can enjoy your vacation and not depend on the mood of the weather. You can go to Sri Lanka both independently and through a travel agency.

In the article, we briefly talked about roads, weather, country features.

It's time for a detailed story about the beaches of the island, about their pros and cons, about what you can see and where to go near the beach.

Sri Lanka is lucky with beaches. You will not need, as in India, for example, to travel more than a day and a half by train to get from the beaches of the state of Goa to the beaches of Varkala. In Sri Lanka, distances are completely different. Everything happens faster and more pleasantly. The south-west of the island is directly littered with beaches, the distance between which takes from 15 minutes by tuk-tuk to 2 hours by bus. You just have to choose the right one for you.

Important! When choosing a beach in Sri Lanka, you need to remember three things: the season, geographical features and infrastructure of the island. At different times of the year, monsoons blow from the ocean to the island. High waves rise in coastal waters and swimming is simply impossible. Hotels temporarily stop their work and wait for a change in the wind.

In October, November, December, January and February, you need to choose the beaches of the Southwest Coast. It is about them that my story today.

If you have plans to relax at sea from May to September, then you should think about the east coast of Sri Lanka.

You can open the map and point your finger at any beach in the southwestern part of the island. Storms and huge waves will not be there. We give the top popular places that tourists prefer to visit. With them, we recommend starting your acquaintance with the beach of Sri Lanka. To make it easier for you to navigate, I will describe the best beaches in Sri Lanka from west to south. These beaches are equipped with good infrastructure. They have a large selection of accommodation, cafes, restaurants, entertainment and attractions.

Sri Lanka beaches on the map

Negombo

The beach is closest to (7 km), which in turn is located 30 km north of the capital. The beach is suitable for those who want to immediately plunge into the Indian Ocean upon arrival, take a break from the flight. Or vice versa - to take a break from an exotic trip around the island and gain strength before a long flight home.

The long sandy strip of Negombo beach is wide. There are plenty of places, but unfortunately, umbrellas and sunbeds are offered mainly only to those who stay in a coastal hotel. Independent tourists need to either negotiate with the hotel, or think over.

All hotels are located along the coast. The choice is large. There are more expensive, there are cheaper, there are closer to the shore, there are further away. Finding accommodation to your taste is very easy.

• More expensive and close to the beach - Hotel Snahelo
• Slightly cheaper, but not worse - hotel Holiday Fashion Inn
• Budget guesthouse — Blue Elephant Tourist Guesthouse

Of the attractions in the neighborhood: you can visit the Muthurajawela nature reserve, which is home to about 200 species of plants and animals. The main historical values ​​of Negombo are the old Dutch Fort and the Church of the Virgin Mary. For diving enthusiasts, there is a sunken ship and coral reefs.

Pros: close to the airport and the capital. Large selection of accommodation, cafes and restaurants.

Minuses: many tourists and locals, the beach is not very clean. You can find a quiet and clean place, but sometimes it's not easy.

On the island, we met people who were happy to spend their holidays only in this place. It's a little unclear to us. We would not spend our entire vacation in Negombo alone. A maximum of one day to relax and forward to the adventures of Sri Lanka.

Mount Lavinia

The next beach, located 12 km from Colombo and 45 km from the airport, in the city of the same name Mount Lavinia. This beach is also strategically suited for those who are going to travel around Sri Lanka or vice versa, relax before flying home. In our route around the island of Mount Lavnia, we made the starting and returning point, plus here we left the winter things at the hotel. Picked up before flying home.

The hotel is a house with separate rooms for tourists. It's inexpensive and conveniently located. The owner is sociable and will gladly answer all questions about Sri Lanka. It will even help you plan your itinerary. For those who choose not a place of rest, but a convenient point of arrival and departure, we can recommend this hotel. To the beach 2 minutes walk.

Mount Lavinia Beach is a wide and long stretch of sand. Umbrellas and sun loungers are available on site. Entry into the water is fast. The current here is changeable. You can encounter rip currents (they are also called rip currents). The thing is unpleasant and dangerous for beginners. Watch out for local vacationers - if you see that in some places they don’t swim, most likely there is a current. Don't go there.

On the beach, we met both foreign tourists and many local residents with children who enthusiastically built multi-tiered living pyramids, climbing on each other's shoulders.

Mount Lavinia is a historic town built by the British. Of the preserved buildings, a hotel stands here. Mount Lavinia Hotel. It used to be the governor's house, built for the mistress of the governor, Lavinia. Hence the name of the resort itself.

What to see: Dehively Zoo, Bolgoda Lake, where 45 species of fish live, about 160 species of migratory and waterfowl.

Pros: much less crowded than in Negombo

Minuses: rip currents, waves, many locals come on weekends and holidays.

As I wrote above, Mount Lavinia beach was chosen for strategic reasons: to leave winter things for the whole trip, to swim before a long route to the center of the island. I wouldn't stay here for a long time.

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Bentota

The resort is located 80 km from Colombo and offers tourists a gorgeous long beach with golden sand. The infrastructure is well developed. The beach is considered romantic, because. popular with lovers. Newlyweds often stop here and spend their honeymoon.

Bentona is located at the point where the Bentota Ganga flows into the Indian Ocean. Therefore, the resort is divided into two parts. A calm cape in the north is Paradise Beach, and the south beach where all the entertainment, cafes and restaurants are collected.

The resort has the largest water sports center and diving club. Here you can rent water skis, a catamaran, a scooter, a canoe, a surfboard.

• Stylish 5-star hotel on the coast - Paradise Road The Villa Bentota
• Cheaper hotel Ocean of Life Ayurvedic Resort
• A budget option - Dimuthu Tour Inn

From attractions: sightseeing of the ruins of the Galapata Vihara complex, boat trip along the Bentota Ganga river. There is a turtle farm 3 km from the resort. It is worth going here - you will see how small funny turtles are bred.

Pros: wide long beach, quiet relaxing holiday, not crowded

Minuses: waves, a small selection of inexpensive housing, expensive holidays. Bentota is considered an expensive resort, so wealthy people prefer to visit it.

Hikkaduwa

This is our favorite beach. We chose a resort for a long time and decided to go to Hikkaduwa. And they didn't fail. Hikkaduwa combines an excellent beach strip, a large selection of housing, developed infrastructure and entertainment.

In the northern part of the city there is a railway and bus station; a market where you can buy fruits and seafood.

A large selection of umbrellas and sunbeds can be found on Narigama Beach, next to the hotel Rita Hotel and the Blue Moon restaurant. In some places, even large double trestle beds with a roof.

On the beach you can rent a surfboard and a small board for riding the waves. There are waves by the way, but you can swim with pleasure.

Fewer waves in the lagoon near the hotel Coral Sands.

In the evening, parties are held on the beaches. The environment is relaxed and friendly

On the coast there is a large selection of housing from 5 stars to guesthouses. At night, you can hear the sound of the ocean, sometimes the noise of the party. For those who want to sleep in silence at night, we suggest looking for housing on the second line, behind the road. We lived in .

From entertainment: 50 meters from the coast there is a coral reef, a good place for snorkeling. You can also take a surfboard and catch a wave. Turtles also swim in the lagoon. You can try to feed them.

Pros: a large selection of housing, cafes, restaurants, shops, a large wide beach.

Minuses: not seen

Both independent travelers and package tourists have been seen on the beaches. We recommend this beach for long stays.

Unawatuna

An ideal place for holidays with children and for the elderly. Thanks to the lagoon, there are practically no waves here. Entry into the water is easy and pleasant.

The infrastructure is developed, there are cafes and restaurants along the entire coast. They also offer sunbeds and umbrellas. There are various shops and diving centers.

• Cozy hotel by the sea La Veranda Di Serena
• The hotel is cheaper, also on the coast - Rock Fort Hotel
• Budget guesthouse — Sam's Guest House

From Unawatuna, it is easy to get to the city of Galle, where the fort is located, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From entertainment: you can go snorkeling, diving (there are several sunken ships and coral reefs), fishing from a boat.

Pros: ocean without waves, beautiful nature

Kogalla

A small resort is located 12 km from. Kogalla has a five-kilometer beach. There is a good choice of hotels from 5 stars to guesthouses.

Tourists with children, lovers, newlyweds, diving enthusiasts love to relax here (diving centers work on the coast)

The peculiarity of Kogalli is in the lake of the same name. It was chosen by birds, ecotourism fans and pilgrims who want to visit the ancient Buddhist sanctuaries, once built by hermits.

• Resort hotel on the coast South Lake Resort
• Cheaper hotel on the lake Madoldu eco resort
• Budget hotel on the first line - Rainbow Surf Beach

Entertainment: those who are interested in the life and history of Sri Lanka can visit the Museum of Folk Art and Culture.

Pros: quiet cozy resort

Minuses: waves

The beach next to Koglalla is Weligama. It is located in a picturesque bay with golden sand. Waves are 300-400 meters from the shore. Surfers catch waves there. The wave almost does not reach the beach.

Hotels are located along the entire coast. The choice is large, for every budget.

• Nice 5 star hotel on the beach W15
• Cheaper hotel on the coast, with a pool - We Escape
• Budget guest house-villa — Diamond House

A feature of the resort is the world-famous fishermen who fish sitting on large thick sticks. They climb on their pole, sit on the crossbar-seat and fish. Caught fish can be bought. Fishermen are a kind of show for tourists. By the way, on the beach they offer to try fishing in such an exotic way for a small fee.

Another feature - not far from the beach is the island of Taprobane (Taprobane) with a small hotel.

From entertainment: walk around the city itself, on its streets you will meet colonial mansions, Buddhist dagobas, Catholic churches.

Sight cities - a figure of the God of Death (Leper King) carved from a three-meter block.

Recommended for stays of 3 or more days. Nearby is Mirissa beach. You can stop at Weligama for 1 night, explore it, then go to the neighboring Mirissa beach and explore it. Then choose from these two beaches already for a long time.

Mirissa

Beautiful beach in the lagoon with a great sunset. There are waves in the main lagoon. There are no waves in the third lagoon (the farthest one). Swimming is better there. You can even go snorkeling and snorkelling.

In the morning, a fish market opens in Mirissa. If you want to eat the freshest fish, get up early and go to the market.

From attractions: there is no entertainment as such in Mirissa, only the sea and the sun. There is a small rock with a viewing platform. The nearest attraction is the fort in Galle.

Plus: calm and quiet

Minus: few shops

Due to the small choice of entertainment and excursions, it is ideal here just to lie on the beach and swim. It seemed to us that there was nothing more to do on the beach for more than 6-7 days. Need to explore other beaches.

The beaches in Tangalle seem endless. A wide sandy spit stretches for several kilometers.

The resort does not have such a developed infrastructure as in Hikkaduwa. Mostly tourists come here for deserted beaches, of which there are several in Tangalle. There are two of them in the northern part: Medaketiya beach - the safest beach for swimming and Medilla. In the western part of the beaches Goyambokka (Goyambokka) and Pallikaduwa (Pallikaduwa).

There are waves in Tangella. Sometimes because of them it is generally impossible to go into the ocean. We recommend the beach next to the hotel Eva Lanka. There is a more or less calm bay.

From entertainment: visit the Mulgirigala caves, the national parks of Yala, Udawalawe, the Kalametiya nature reserve. Watch the turtles lay their eggs (April to September) at Rekawa West Beach. At the hotel, book an excursion for a walk to the whale migration site.

Pros: deserted beach, few people, close to Yala National Park and other nature reserves.

Minuses: waves.

Sri Lanka beaches without waves

The southeastern part of the island of Sri Lanka is surrounded by the Indian Ocean and is quite different from the European resorts known to us with a sea beach. We must remember that the waves will always be here, at any time of the year. In winter, from October to March, there are fewer waves.

Of the resorts that I have listed above, the waves are the least on Unawatuna Beach (due to the natural bay), Mirissa (in a certain lagoon), Weligama (not all over the beach). There are waves in Hikkaduwa, but they are not terrible, except for stormy days, of which we met few. We just learned to communicate with them.

How much does a holiday in Sri Lanka cost?

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Almost all seaside resorts in Sri Lanka have beautiful beaches and good conditions for recreation. The cost of living depends more on the level of the hotel than on the resort. You can always find a suitable option, whether it is a luxury hotel or a guesthouse. Surprisingly, with a large number of hotels in the resorts, there are very few tourists on the beaches. Probably, this is facilitated by interesting excursions.

Bentota is a romantic resort 64 km from Colombo. Popular with honeymooners, couples and lovers of local oysters. Located at the mouth of the river of the same name in the southwest of the island. There is also a water entertainment center "Confifi Marina".

Beruwala is a resort located just north of Bentota. Beautiful beaches are conducive to a relaxing holiday, although water activities are also presented. The main attraction of Beruwela is the Kechimalai Mosque, so many Muslims live in the resort and even more of them come here.

Wadduwa is a wonderful place, very close (only 35 km) from Colombo. It attracts with numerous coconut palms and gorgeous sandy beaches. Developed infrastructure, a large number of hotels, shops and shops, restaurants and cafes, a diving center.

Kalutara is a colorful resort place near Wadduwa. Here you can feel the Portuguese, Dutch and English influences. Known for its spices, spices and delicious fruits.

Kogalla is a small but quite famous Sri Lankan resort. Remoteness from Colombo (more than 100 km) attracts tourists here who dream of relaxing from all the fuss. But all the infrastructure necessary for life and entertainment is here.

Nuwara Eliya is a famous mountain town. A real escape from the summer heat. Among the buildings built in the British colonial style, you feel like a real Englishman. Numerous waterfalls further emphasize the beauty of the place.

Mount Lavinia is the closest resort, just a few kilometers from Colombo. Wide sandy beaches attract tourists here. In addition, the city is quite large. Solitude is not to be found here. But hawkers offer fresh juices and souvenirs. The most convenient place to travel around the island.

Hikkaduwa is a resort in the south of Sri Lanka. Favorite place for divers and surfers. If you are not one of them, you can learn. Well suited for youth recreation. Here you can swim with turtles and feed them. But it is inconvenient to go on excursions.

Helpful answer?

To get to know the country and leave the best memories of it, I think you need to choose the perfect combination of a good hotel, beach and excursion program. First of all, you need to decide for yourself what the trip is designed for. Sri Lanka is a large island and here anyone can find entertainment to their liking.

The best resort and the best sea

In my opinion, one of the best resorts in Sri Lanka is the small village of Unawatuna with the beach of the same name. This place is well suited for romantic couples for their honeymoon, nature lovers and families with children. There are good hotels with excellent service. There are very decent restaurants with a huge selection of the freshest seafood.

Snorkelers will find a completely unexpected entertainment in Unawatuna. As such, there are no corals in the usual sense for us, but there are a lot of fish that swim around the swimmer, closing a tight ring around him. A very unusual feeling from swimming among so many fish.

I used to think that this was possible only in the depths of the ocean, as they show in documentaries on the Discovery Channel. But on Unawatuna, I experienced this myself. And there you can swim with sea turtles, which feed 5-10 meters from the shore.

The sea is relatively calm here, and on the outskirts of the beach, where there are no waves at all, kids can safely swim. The water in Unawatuna is clean and the beach is cleaned daily.

Another significant advantage in favor of this beach is, in my opinion, the presence of a chic observation deck. It is so mesmerizingly beautiful here that you do not get tired of coming here again and again. You sit on the rocks near the cliff, in front of you is the raging sea, and the wave coming from the ocean now and then douses you with salt spray.

Where will vacation be cheaper?

The farther from the airport, the cheaper. Of course, this is not a law, but still more or less accurate. At a decent distance from the capital of Colombo towards Fort Galle, there are excellent and not expensive vacation spots - Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Mirissa, Weligama. The sea and beaches there, as a rule, are cleaner and there are much fewer tourists.

Hikkaduwa is also suitable for active youth. There is also a reef with fish and sea turtles. You can take a glass bottom boat tour. But I want to warn you that for those who expect the same pictures from snorkeling in Sri Lanka as in Thailand, and even more so as in Egypt or the Maldives, you will not see this here. We could not find beautiful corals and bright fish here. But the island specializes in excursions for dolphins, and you can also snorkel by swimming next to the whale shark. I think such entertainment is no less interesting than the usual snorkeling in Egyptian waters.

The beaches of Hikkaduwa and Bentota are most of all chosen by Russian tourists. If you want to spend time in the company of Russian-speaking tourists, then you are here. But keep in mind that sometimes on these beaches, not only to lay a towel, you won’t even be able to walk calmly. There are a large number of hotels and with full settlement there are a lot of people on the beaches.

If you look closely at the map, you can see the island of Sri Lanka, surrounded on all sides by the Indian Ocean. It would seem that the ocean is everywhere and summer is all year round, you can go to the island wherever you want.

Where better to go on vacation and what beaches

As I already wrote, in Sri Lanka there is no concept of winter - summer, but there is a monsoon season and a season favorable for a beach holiday. In winter, strong monsoons hit the east coast of the island and they blow from the northeast. In summer, everything is just the opposite: monsoons and winds from the southwest.

Therefore, excellent hotels and the most beautiful beaches for swimming on the southwest coast, and for and - welcome to the east coast.

And we, as residents of a colder climate, always want to bask in the sun and swim in the clear, turquoise sea.

Overview of the beaches of Sri Lanka

That way!

When we have winter, there is the season for rest. Therefore, the number of Europeans from December to March rolls over and there is where to go on vacation!
All the beaches in Sri Lanka are located very compactly, and due to the timely construction of a high-speed toll road, it has now become much faster to get from Colombo to Kogalla (instead of 5-6 hours, with a good driver and without traffic congestion in Colombo, in 3.5 hours) .

Negombo

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When the cold season comes, many inhabitants of the northern latitudes begin to dream of the tropics. "Where to go, what to choose - Goa or Sri Lanka? Where is it better to relax?" - such thoughts rush through the minds of those whose vacation fell in the winter months. But the Indian state cannot be compared with the island state in terms of style of relaxation. In Sri Lanka, foam discos and trance music on the beach are not honored. Entertainment there is very decent and always within the law: fishing, picnics, barbecues, a relaxing beach holiday. Life itself in Ceylon flows slowly and as if in languid bliss. Unfortunately, this also applies to service personnel in hotels and restaurants. There is no hurry here. The exception is chain hotels with European management. And this circumstance must be taken into account first of all when choosing a hotel in Sri Lanka. As for the resort, everything is not so simple here. Our article is devoted to this problem. After all, in addition to the "specialization" of the resort, climate plays an important role. The legendary island of Ceylon, and now the independent state of Sri Lanka, is small in size. But at different times in the regions, the weather can vary significantly.

Island climate

Proximity to the equator reliably ties summer to these places. It is cold only in the mountains, where the temperature in winter and at night can drop to + 10 degrees. In other regions, the thermometer stays stubbornly at + 28-30 ° C all year round. The problem for tourists is not the temperature of the air or water (the sea, by the way, is always very warm here), but the precipitation. Sri Lanka's climate is controlled by the monsoons. From May to the end of September, a strong southwest wind brings heavy rains from the equatorial zone. Ninety-five percent of the annual rainfall falls during this season. However, there are some nuances here as well. For those who, for financial reasons, want to visit the island country during the rainy season, we can suggest where it is better to relax in Sri Lanka. Choose north or east coast. There, showers occur mainly at night, and the sun shines during the day. These are such resorts as Jaffna, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Anuradhapura.

Transition period

In terms of area, the island of Ceylon can be compared with the standard region of the Russian Federation. However, in terms of climate, Sri Lanka shows itself to be a full-fledged country with different regions. The rainy season leaves the island gradually. Prices in mid-autumn are still very low, and rainfall in some regions drops sharply. So, Sri Lanka in October: where is the best place to relax? The question is better to rephrase. Where is it definitely not worth going in the middle of autumn? These are the resorts of the south and west. Starting from Negombo and towards the equator, the entire coast is flooded with rain. “Wet Period” seems to want to have a last rant so that they remember. And on the northern and eastern coasts, it is more or less dry. Showers occur only occasionally and at night. But at the beginning of the "wet season", in April, it is better to avoid the resorts of Negombo, Colombo and Anuradhapura. The rains come first.

November

Both in Sri Lanka and in the northern latitudes, the weather in this sad month is mostly overcast. But it's one thing when heavy clouds have covered the sky and it's snowing and raining, and another when it's +30°C outside and the sun peeking out instantly dries the snow-white sand of the beaches. And for those who decide where it is better to relax in November in Sri Lanka, we will advise you to choose such resorts as Dikwella, Mirissa, Koggala and Tangalle. Negombo and Trincomalee should definitely be avoided - there the "wet season" lingers the longest. But these are zenithal rains. They pass when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. Such showers are stormy, but very short-lived. Throughout the rest of Sri Lanka, the tourist season opens. Especially good on the southwestern tip of the island. It is dry there, the air humidity decreases, which makes the rest of the European very comfortable. The water temperature in the sea is +26°C. But the main thing is that the water area calms down, the storms stop.

Sri Lanka: where is the best place to relax in winter?

Because Ceylon lies in the Northern Hemisphere, the coldest months are December, January and February. And the first month of winter here is the most "severe". But what does that mean in Ceylon? High in the mountains, the temperature can really drop to + 10 degrees at night, and during the day it will rise to only + 16 ° С. But the real summer reigns on the coast. The temperature in the shade during the day is + 28-30 ° C, and at night it does not fall below + 24 ° C. The ocean warms up to 28 degrees. This is Sri Lanka in December. Where is the best place to relax at the beginning of the month? To guarantee protection from rains, it is better to choose the resorts of the southwest coast. In the east of the island, rains are still possible, but they are short-term and mostly at night. In the second half of December it becomes dry throughout Sri Lanka. But in order not to give the rain the slightest chance to fall on your head, you should choose resorts in the west of the country, near the capital Colombo, or in the south, in the vicinity of Galle. Those tourists who rest in Ceylon in December have a unique opportunity to observe the migration of sperm whales and whales off the coast of the island.

peak season

The culmination of the influx of tourists falls on the period from Christmas (December 25) to the Adoration of the Magi (January 6). Prices skyrocket like fireworks this New Year's holiday. But even after the sixth day they decrease only slightly. The first month of the year is not the time for budget travelers. Where is the best place to relax in January in Sri Lanka? The north of the island nation is still dominated by the wet monsoon. Therefore, Trincomalee and its environs are best deleted from the list of resorts to visit at this time. But the rest of the island is just a tropical paradise. According to tourists, January in Sri Lanka is the most comfortable month for Europeans. It is not too hot during the day - + 28-30 ° С in the shade, and the completely calm ocean warms up to + 29 degrees. It is hottest in Colombo, Galle, Hikkaduwa and Bentota. There, the thermometer fluctuates between +30 and + 33°C. The first month of the year is good for diving. The water is very clear, corals bloom.

February

In the second month of the year, the high tourist season continues. Calm sea and comfortable weather for Europeans reign over the entire territory of the island. It is hottest in the southwest. Therefore, those who want to calcine the bones on the sand of the beaches can choose resorts in the Colombo or Beruwela area for relaxation. There daytime temperatures are stable + 30-32 degrees. What about trips to Sri Lanka? Where is the best place to go in February? This month is a Buddhist holiday. They are celebrated especially colorfully in the country's capital, Colombo. To watch the procession of elephants and other ceremonies, it is better to choose the resorts of Negombo or Beruwala.

Sri Lanka: where is the best place to relax in spring?

In March, dry weather prevails throughout the island. But for those who do not tolerate the heat, it can cause a lot of trouble. The thermometer during the day does not fall below + 30 degrees. And the nights bring little relief (+ 25 ° C). However, the tourist season is in full swing. After all, the water temperature in the sea is about + 29 degrees! At the end of March, the wet monsoon occasionally makes itself felt in the southwest, in the resorts of Wadduwa, Negombo, Bentota and others. April in Sri Lanka is the hottest month of the year. During the day the air temperature is not less than +33 degrees, and at night +27°C. But in the south, the amount of precipitation is increasing. Therefore, in the middle of spring, the resorts of the northern coast should be preferred. May is the first month of the rainy season. They are rampant in the southwest of the island. The water becomes cloudy due to storms and downpours. But the mountains in the central part of the island serve as a reliable protection of the northern territories from the wet monsoon. In May, you should choose the resort of Nuwara Eliya for relaxation.

Excursion tourism

Now consider the specifics of the resorts of Sri Lanka. Where is it better to relax for tourists who want to see the "real Ceylon", and not just beaches and hotels? First of all, we should recommend the big cities - Colombo and Galle. They are located in the west and south of the island, so the best time to visit them will be the winter months and March. The historical and cultural sights of the capital of the state can be seen in three days. Colombo attracts primarily shopaholics. There is not a single city in Sri Lanka equal to Galle in terms of the abundance of attractions. Its historical center and ancient fort are included in the UNESCO list. Ceylon supplies the world with tea. It would be unforgivable stupidity not to visit the plantations of bushes that give a fragrant drink. However, it should be remembered that in the mountains where the famous Ceylon tea grows, in the winter months the temperature does not rise above + 16 degrees, so warm clothes should be taken. For those who visit Sri Lanka during the "wet season", the grandiose celebration of the Buddha's birthday (May) and the Full Moon Festival (June) will be a consolation.

beach holiday

Those who aim to use the tropics for sunbathing and swimming, apart from the cultural characteristics of Ceylon, should focus on the climatic indications that we wrote about above. But there are some nuances that should be taken into account when deciding where it is better to relax in Sri Lanka. For example, in October, the waters off the coast of Trincomalee are attacked by poisonous jellyfish. In addition, there are a lot of mosquitoes. At the height of the rainy season, in July, the Arugam Bay Surf Classic competitions take place on the east coast of Arugam Bay, attracting surfers from all over the world. The most memorable event in July is Esala Perahera. This holiday with Buddhist rituals lasts ten days. In Hikkaduwa, also in summer, there is an annual beach festival for the construction of castles and sand sculptures. Hikkaduwa Beach Fest is accompanied by music and dance.