Climate: Sri Lanka has a tropical climate, characterised by distinct wet
and dry seasons. The island's weather is a little complicated,
however, since it has two monsoon seasons. In the southwestern half
of Sri Lanka, the Yala Monsoon brings heavy rain from May to
August, with the dry season lasting from December to March. The
Maha Monsoon, on the other hand, brings rain to the northern and
eastern parts of the island from October to January, with the dry
season lasting from May to September. Note that the southwest
receives a lot more annual rainfall than the north and east, and
that an intercontinental monsoon period can also see rain fall
across the island in October and November. The average temperature
in Colombo and other coastal regions is 81F (27C). Generally, the
best time to visit Sri Lanka is from December to March for the west
and south coasts and the Hill Country; and from April to September
for the ancient cities region and the east coast. Peak tourist
season is from December to March, when many visitors head to Sri
Lanka to escape the European winter.
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