Weather in Sri Lanka in June
The rainy weather conditions that you saw in Sri Lanka in May start to fade away in June. The rainiest part of the country in Sri Lanka in June is the southwest quarter of the country, which is the worst affected region of the southwest monsoon season.
Usually, the weather in Sri Lanka in the second half of June is better compared to the first half of June. Therefore, it is recommended planning your Sri Lanka tour in June towards the second half of the month.
The average daytime temperatures in the coastal lowlands of Sri Lanka in June range from 29°C to 35 °C (84.2°F to 95°F). The average daytime temperatures in the central highlands range from 19°C to 25°C (66.2°F to 77°F) in this month.
Sri Lanka itineraries for June
Since the southwestern quarter of Sri Lanka experiences some rain in June, we recommend planning your beach stay in Sri Lanka in June on the east coast. June is a bit rainy month in the Maldives, but it is a great month for surfing there. If interested, you may combine your June Sri Lanka trip with the Maldives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is June a good time to visit Sri Lanka?
You might experience a couple of rains during a Sri Lanka tour in June, but the weather is decent enough to have a very enjoyable tour. As mentioned earlier, it is recommended to plan your trip in the second half of June to improve your odds of having beautiful weather during your trip in June.
2. How are the crowds and costs in Sri Lanka in June?
June is not a very busy month for Sri Lanka. You do not have to worry about crowds in Sri Lanka in June. It is also one of the least expensive months to visit Sri Lanka as airlines and hotels charge low rates for this month.
3. How is the weather in Sri Lanka in June compared to adjacent months?
If we order May, June and July according to their weather conditions in Sri Lanka, June will come in second place. Out of the three months, July is the sunniest and May is the rainiest.
4. What to do in Sri Lanka in June?
The cultural triangle, east coast and the northern parts of Sri Lanka have the best weather conditions in Sri Lanka in June. Therefore, spend your time enjoying the excursions in those regions. Please refer to the above itineraries for further information.
5. Are there any local festivals in Sri Lanka in June?
Poson Poya is one of the main festivals in Sri Lanka that is celebrated in June, commemorating the arrival of Mihidu thero with Buddhism to Sri Lanka. The exact date of the festival changes from year to year as it is based on the Buddhist lunisolar calendar.
On this sacred day, the entire country gets decorated with colourful lights and lanterns. It is a common sight to see people visiting temples dressed in white clothes to worship Lord Buddha and people lining up at free food stands to enjoy delicious traditional Sri Lankan food. At night you may also enjoy thorans which are colourfully lit decorations that display stories related to Lord Buddha.
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