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Sri Lanka in April
what's the weather like?

Good window in April — February is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 7.87°N 80.77°E
91°FMax temperature
58%Rainy days
11.0hSunshine / day

Sri Lanka weather in April

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 91°F
🌧 Rainy days
58% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (7.8/10)

Should you visit Sri Lanka in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 58%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 91°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: Sri Lanka in April: 91°F and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

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What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Sri Lanka. Temperatures rise (33°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 58% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Sri Lanka

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January70°F82°F56%0.2in10.1h7.5/10
🌤️ February72°F84°F45%0.1in10.8h7.8/10
🌤️ March72°F88°F43%0.1in11.1h7.5/10
🌤️ April75°F91°F58%0.2in11.0h7.0/10
🌤️ May77°F90°F50%0.2in10.9h7.2/10
🌤️ June77°F90°F26%0.0in11.0h7.8/10
🌤️ July77°F90°F33%0.0in11.0h7.6/10
🌤️ August75°F90°F39%0.1in11.0h7.5/10
🌤️ September75°F90°F49%0.1in11.0h7.3/10
⛅ October73°F86°F74%0.3in9.8h7.0/10
🌧️ November72°F84°F84%0.5in8.0h7.0/10
⛅ December72°F82°F72%0.3in9.6h7.2/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Sri Lanka averages 91°F, 58% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

April vs February (best month)

The best month is February (score 7.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Sri Lanka in April

Is April a good time to visit Sri Lanka?
April is an acceptable time for Sri Lanka (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (7.8/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Sri Lanka in April?
Yes, 58% of days see rain in April. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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