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About Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a hidden gem, offering the beauty of paradise without the expensive price tag. With miles of white sandy beaches, ancient ruins, delicious food and their famous tea, Sri Lanka is a stunningly beautiful country filled with friendly people. It is still relatively undiscovered by tourists, making it a great time to visit and explore its hidden gems.

The country has 8 World Heritage sites, all of which are easily accessible. From the site of the oldest human-planted tree to hundreds of wild elephants gathering to drink, there is something for everyone to marvel at. The beaches are world-class, with relatively undiscovered dive sites, and the rain-forested peaks are perfect for explorers and hikers.

The average high temperatures are usually in the late 20s and early 30s, making it a sunny destination. The monsoons tend to focus on the northeast, so it’s best to stick to the southwest to minimise the downpours.

Sri Lanka is an idyllic place that needs to be seen to be believed. With its stunning beauty, pleasant lack of crowds and affordable prices, now is the perfect time to book your next trip.

When to visit

If you're planning a holiday in Sri Lanka, our top picks for the best time to travel would be August

August

The rains have eased making it a great time to visit laid-back, historical Kandy. The city comes alive with the colourful Esala Perahera, a festival celebrating the tooth of Lord Buddha

Sri Lanka Blog posts

From the Ireland's most popular travel bloggers

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How to travel Sri Lanka in 2022

12th March 2022 by Journalist On The Run

A practical video about traveling in Sri Lanka in 2022 including travel restrictions and guidelines, what it's like in Sri Lanka right now, best places to stay and visit and why I love traveling here so much!...

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Best beach in Sri Lanka?

2nd March 2022 by Journalist On The Run

Exploring Dalawella Beach and Unawatuna, Sri Lanka.......

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Street food in GALLE, SRI LANKA

28th February 2022 by Journalist On The Run

Exploring the beautiful old town of Galle, Sri Lanka.......

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Sri Lanka south coast

2nd May 2018 by The Daily S'elf

Sri Lanka is one of those destinations that always felt a little too far off, too exotic. A place backpackers travelled, but not as accessible to your regular holiday-goer. How wrong I was, in fact the journey itself was a lot shorter than I ever expected. I joined G Adventures week long Sri Lanka South Coast Sailing trip at the end of March. Flying with Emirates, I travelled from Dublin to Colombo in Sri Lanka via Dubai, the total trip only taking around 12-13 hours....

Weather in Sri Lanka

Our month-by-month guide to the weather and climate in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka weather in

January
32.1

Sri Lanka weather in

February
32.3

Sri Lanka weather in

March
31.9

Sri Lanka weather in

April
30.5

Sri Lanka weather in

May
29.1

Sri Lanka weather in

June
28.9

Sri Lanka weather in

July
28.9

Sri Lanka weather in

August
29.2

Sri Lanka weather in

September
29.9

Sri Lanka weather in

October
30.3

Sri Lanka weather in

November
30.5

Sri Lanka weather in

December