weather of negombo

Sri Lanka's climate is quite similar to that of southern India, with an annual dry season and two monsoon periods. Negombo's weather, and that of much of the southwest coast of the island, is impacted by monsoons from May to August. From December to April, the region experiences a dry perioThe northern and eastern regions of Sri Lanka have a different monsoon season, with rains occurring from October to January and the dry season occurring from May through September. In October and November, all sections of the country are subject to occasional, short and heavy downpours accompanied by thunderstorms.

Negombo's average annual temperature runs from 29 to 30^oC, and humidity stays high year-round at around 75 per cent. During the monsoons, temperatures fall - particularly in the evening - so having a light jacket or pullover with you is a good idea. In this tropical climate, light cotton clothing is the norm. November to March is considered the best time to visitNegombo, but this is also the busiest time.d.