Best time to go to Negombo Average weather of Negombo, Sri Lanka
When is the best time to go to Negombo?
When is the best time to go to Negombo? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Negombo are January, February, March and December
- On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December
- The rainiest months are May, June, July and August
- The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round
Annual weather in Negombo
Weather details in Negombo month by month
Weather and climate in Negombo
- Between january and february the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 33°C and it rains about 87mm each month.
- From march to may the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 29°C and it rains about 496mm each month.
- Between the months of june and august the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 32°C and it rains about 64% of the time in august.
- From september to december the climate is not good, but still OK. It is for example 31°C as maximum temperature in december and you can expect to have 239mm of rainfall/month during this period.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Negombo
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Negombo: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Negombo
Find out when Negombo has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Negombo
- Very low season in Negombo
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: June. - Low season in Negombo
The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, May, October and November. - High season in Negombo
The number of visitors to Negombo is high in: January, February, July and September. - Peak season in Negombo
The largest number of tourists visiting Negombo is during: August and December.
Figure: Visitor index for Negombo month by month
Best time for low prices in Negombo
Average prices of hotels in Negombo month by month
Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Negombo. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, December is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.