South coast
Between Galle's Dutch fort and the surf town of Weligama, Sri Lanka's south coast strings together palm-fringed bays, whale-watching out of Mirissa and rice-and-curry feasts for a couple of pounds.
- Best forTropical
- Approx. flying time~18h 40m from Los Angeles
- Nearest airportGalle (KCT)
About this place
Trains along the coast cost pennies and provide the scenery for free. December to March is the dry season here; a first surf lesson in warm, forgiving Weligama water is practically a rite.
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When to go
Daytime highs run from about 28°C in October to 30°C in March. Driest in February; wettest in May, with rain on about 30 days. The sea is warmest in April at around 31°C, coolest at 29°C.
The year at a glance — pick a month for detail
August28° · rain 28 days · sea 29°Warm and often wet.
Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Live conditions from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
Where to stay
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Flights
Los Angeles Galle, Sri Lanka
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