How about a trip to Sri Lanka
A Brief Summary
The Pearl of the Indian Ocean. A tear-drop shaped island to the extreme southeast of India, Sri Lanka has long been a destination flocked to for it’s magnificent beaches, highland rainforests, bustling cities, historic heartland and spiritual and diverse communities. While undoubtedly beautiful, with exceptionally friendly locals, Sri Lanka goes through periods of difficulty every now and again, from internal conflicts, to political and economic instability. The latter of which is being felt at the time of writing. While this doesn’t directly impact tourism, the surging inflation and poor political state means hotels and tourist destinations are being impacted by fuel and food shortages. This doesn’t change the fact Sri Lanka is a genuinely beautiful and wonderful place to visit, from the bustling capital Colombo and spiritual hilltop heart of the country, Kandy, to the far northern region of Jaffna and its extensive Indian connections to Galle, the fort town of the south.
In summary, if the political climate is right and the country is peaceful, there are few other places in the world which offer the delights that Sri Lanka does… just check before you book to make sure you have a truly epic holiday
Location
About the Weather
Southern Sri Lanka is consistently hot and wet year-round, with only Jan to Mar seeing rain on fewer than 60% of days in the month. This is also the sunniest time of year here, with 8 hours sunshine a day, compared to 6 hours a day for the rest of the year. Days average 29°c in all months, while nights average 23-25°c. Rains peak twice a year as the monsoon arrives and departs, first for a shorter period peaking in May, then for a longer period from Sep to Nov, during which very heavy, thundery rain occurs on most days and humidity is exceptionally high. The only exceptions to this climate across the island are in the central hills, where there is more rain and slightly lower temperatures throughout the year, and the far northeast of the island. Here the weather is sunnier, drier and marginally less humid than elsewhere in Sri Lanka, with the heaviest of the monsoon rains not truly reaching here, with only heavy showers instead of torrential rains from Jun to Nov
Travel by Air (from UK)
Direct Flight
Yes
Long Haul
11 hours
(Avg from UK)
Travel by Air (from UK)
will take approx...
Long Haul
Weather Summary
Average Rainfall
(per month)
206.8mm
Average Sunlight
(per day)
7 (hrs)
Average High Temperature
30.6°C
Average Low
24.8°C
Cost of living
On average prices are affordable and reasonable
Alcohol
Legal and permitted
Crime
Moderate to higher crime. Don't take risks, especially at night
LGBTQ+
Illegal for all, although severe punishment rarely enforced
Visas
Visas are required for visitation.
So does that sound good? If so, it’s time to get booking and get out there!
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