35 °C / 29 °C (Jul. avg. temp.)
– Low season
The southwest will be experiencing the final downpours from the monsoon but it will be lighter than before.
Some key places: Trincomalee (beach), Arugam Bay (beach), Kuchchaveli, Passekudah (beach), Nilaveli.
The southwest will be experiencing the final downpours from the monsoon but it will be lighter than before. Nevertheless it is better to avoid the southwest in July. Galle and Negombo are also better avoided at this time.
All main sites in the highlands are hit by rain and best avoided (cold, rainy and windy; horrible hiking conditions). Adam’s Peak will be less popular as pilgrimage season tails off but the weather won’t be ideal for hiking and the view may be obscured by mist.
I’d love to hear your experience of Sri Lanka in July in the comment area below! 🙂
Have any questions about travelling in July, don’t hesitate to ask me!
Joanna, world traveller and Sri Lanka specialist