In the following you will find some valuable information which will make the planning of your vacation in Sri Lanka easier…
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
Climate
In Sri Lanka there is only one season – summertime!
In the the plains there is a typical tropical climate, with average temperatures of 80 F in Colombo. At higher located sites (in a height of 6500 feet) it cools down to about 60 F. As a rule there is bright sunshine, even at monsoon time there are warm summerdays. From May until July the south-west monsoon brings rain to the southern, western and inner parts of the country. The north-east monsoon comes to the northern and eastern parts of the country in December and January.
On our weather page you can see what the weather in Colombo is like right now.
Clothing
Lightweight cotton clothing, sun shade and glasses, comfortable shoes or sandals. In the mountains you will need a sweater. When visiting religious sites you should be dressed respectfully; beachwear is improper. In Buddhistic and Hindu temples you take off your shoes and headwear. Bathing topless is not appreciated.
Currency
One Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) consists of 100 cents. Banknotes are available in pieces of
Rs.10,
Rs.20,
Rs.50,
Rs.100,
Rs.500 and
Rs.1000.
Coins have the following values:
1 cent,
2 cents,
5 cents,
10 cents,
25 cents,
50 cents,
1 Rupee,
2 Rupees and
5 Rupees.
On our website we provide a currency converter, so you can convert Euro amounts into Sri Lankan Rupees and vice versa.
Telephone
The international dialling code for Sri Lanka is +94 (0094)
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