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Sri Lanka in July

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Kandy Perahera

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Daytime high
30°C
86°F
Overnight low
25°C
77°F
Rainfall
120 mm
wet
Crowd levels
medium
manageable
Prices
medium
shoulder

What to expect in Sri Lanka in July

July brings hot weather to Sri Lanka, with daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and overnight lows near 25°C (77°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 120 mm of rainfall on average. Kandy Perahera.

Crowds are manageable in July — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs December–March, for context.

What’s happening in July

  • 🎉
    Kandy Esala Perahera · Jul–AugSpectacular ten-day procession with decorated elephants and fire dancers.
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Sri Lanka in other months

January
great
February
great
March
great
April
good
May
okay
June
good
August
good
September
okay
October
avoid
November
avoid
December
great

Where else is good to go in July

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Costa Rica in July
25°C high · medium crowds · good
Australia in July
16°C high · medium crowds · good
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25°C high · high crowds · great
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23°C high · high crowds · great
Canada in July
27°C high · high crowds · great