Best time to swim in Sri Lanka Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in Sri Lanka? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Sri Lanka.
Swimming in Sri Lanka by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in Sri Lanka by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Colombo, Galle, Jaffna, Trincomalee and Batticaloa.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F to 82°F | ideal swimming |
| February | 82°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
| March | 84°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| April | 86°F to 87°F | ideal swimming |
| May | 85°F to 87°F | ideal swimming |
| June | 83°F to 86°F | ideal swimming |
| July | 81°F to 86°F | ideal swimming |
| August | 81°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| September | 82°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| October | 84°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| November | 83°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| December | 81°F to 83°F | ideal swimming |
Where and when should you swim in Sri Lanka?
Other cities and places in Sri Lanka:
Water temperatures in Sri Lanka over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Sri Lanka for the cities of: Colombo, Galle, Jaffna, Trincomalee and Batticaloa.