Sri Lanka is best in December because…

• Now that the monsoon has finally finished on the south and west coasts, Sri Lanka’s best beaches are back in action. December is the perfect time to swim, sunbathe and sip cocktails in the sunshine .
• Thanks to all the rain that fell, the highlands are extremely hydrated. This means that places like Ella and Nuwara Eliya are exceptionally beautiful and verdant at this time of year.

Monsoon finally bid adieu to south and west coast. This part of Sri Lanka welcomes bright sunshine .

Galle, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, Negombo, Tangalle, Ella and Horton Plains.

The north and east parts of the island as they may still be affected by the final days of the northeastern monsoon.

If you want wildlife then make your way over to Sinharaja or to Bundala and Uda Walawe to catch a glimpse of their wonderful selection of migratory birds. There will also be blue whales in abundance off the coast of Mirissa.

• December presents excellent opportunities for hiking and taking photos of this stunning part of the country.
• December also marks the start of the pilgrimage season to Adam’s Peak. While this means the hike will be a bit crowded, the atmosphere is so amazing it is worth going anyway.