Dec → Feb
28 to 29°
nights 21 to 22°
- 16 rainy days · 132 mm
When is the best time to visit Sigiriya?
- Jan28°fair
- Feb29°recommended
- Mar31°recommended
- Apr33°recommended
- May32°fair
- Jun32°fair
- Jul32°recommended
- Aug32°recommended
- Sep32°recommended
- Oct31°fair
- Nov29°not recommended
- Dec28°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Sigiriya, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 21° | 101 mm | 14 d | |
| February | 29° | 22° | 75 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| March | 31° | 22° | 62 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| April | 33° | 24° | 101 mm | 17 d | ✓ |
| May | 32° | 25° | 152 mm | 16 d | |
| June | 32° | 25° | 25 mm | 9 d | |
| July | 32° | 25° | 38 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| August | 32° | 24° | 45 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| September | 32° | 24° | 81 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| October | 31° | 23° | 228 mm | 23 d | |
| November | 29° | 22° | 325 mm | 25 d | |
| December | 28° | 22° | 219 mm | 22 d |
The four seasons in Sigiriya, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Sigiriya) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Mar → May
31 to 33°
nights 22 to 25°
- 15 rainy days · 105 mm
Jun → Aug
32°
nights 24 to 25°
- 10 rainy days · 36 mm
Sep → Nov
29 to 32°
nights 22 to 24°
- 21 rainy days · 211 mm
Book early for February to April and July to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Sigiriya, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 |
EventsSinhala and Tamil New YearAprilDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Towns & culture: February, March
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Sigiriya, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- AprilSinhala and Tamil New Year big crowds
In mid-April, the country stops for several days and Sri Lankan families visit the rock in large numbers, especially early in the morning.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Fair28°21° at night
- 101 mm · 14 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Recommended29°22° at night
- 75 mm · 12 d
High season, book early
March
Recommended31°22° at night
- 62 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended33°24° at night
- 101 mm · 17 d
High season, book early
May
Fair32°25° at night
- 152 mm · 16 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Fair32°25° at night
- 25 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Recommended32°25° at night
- 38 mm · 9 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended32°24° at night
- 45 mm · 11 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended32°24° at night
- 81 mm · 15 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair31°23° at night
- 228 mm · 23 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended29°22° at night
- 325 mm · 25 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended28°22° at night
- 219 mm · 22 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 28 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Frequent rain: 101 mm over 14 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (75 mm). High season: book early.
March. 31 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (62 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
April. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 101 mm over 17 days. High season: book early.
May. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Frequent rain: 152 mm over 16 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (25 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (38 mm). High season: book early.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (45 mm). High season: book early.
September. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 81 mm over 15 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. 31 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Frequent rain: 228 mm over 23 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. A very wet month, 325 mm of rain over 25 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. 28 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. A very wet month, 219 mm of rain over 22 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sigiriya?
February to April and July to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 29 to 33 °C, with 13 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Sigiriya).
Which month should you avoid in Sigiriya?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 325 mm over 25 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Sigiriya).
What is the hottest month in Sigiriya?
April, with 33 °C on average in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Sigiriya).
What is the coldest month in Sigiriya?
January, with 28 °C at best during the day and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Sigiriya).
What is the driest month in Sigiriya?
June: 25 mm over 9 days of rain, against 325 mm in November, the wettest month.
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