Sri Lanka weather in February
Sri Lanka averages 30°C by day and 23°C at night in February, with the sea at 29°C and about 108 mm of rain in the month.
Day
30°C
Night
23°C
Sea
29°C
Rain
108 mm
Flight from London
11h
What February feels like
February is hot in Sri Lanka: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
Expect some rainy spells: about 108 mm falls in the month.
That is 21°C warmer than an average February day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, Sri Lanka is the #10 warmest in February.
Comparing places? See where the weather is best in Sri Lanka in winter for each coast and the hill country.
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Want it warmer in February?
These are hotter than Sri Lanka this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Sri Lanka weather by month
February is highlighted. Compare with January and March, or see the full year in Sri Lanka.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 23°C | 28°C | 150 mm |
| February | 30°C | 23°C | 29°C | 108 mm |
| March | 31°C | 24°C | 30°C | 119 mm |
| April | 30°C | 25°C | 30°C | 176 mm |
| May | 29°C | 26°C | 30°C | 414 mm |
| June | 29°C | 25°C | 29°C | 277 mm |
| July | 29°C | 25°C | 28°C | 254 mm |
| August | 28°C | 25°C | 28°C | 271 mm |
| September | 28°C | 25°C | 29°C | 310 mm |
| October | 28°C | 24°C | 29°C | 309 mm |
| November | 29°C | 24°C | 29°C | 396 mm |
| December | 29°C | 23°C | 29°C | 189 mm |
Sri Lanka in February: quick answers
Is Sri Lanka hot in February?
February is hot in Sri Lanka: proper beach weather. Average highs are 30°C and lows 23°C.
Can you swim in Sri Lanka in February?
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Sri Lanka in February?
Expect some rainy spells: about 108 mm falls in the month.
What is the warmest month in Sri Lanka?
March, at an average high of 31°C. The coolest is August at 28°C.
How long is the flight to Sri Lanka from the UK?
About 11h direct from London, estimated from the 8,838 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in February for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in February from 2016 to 2025 for south coast, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. Rain is the average monthly total. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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