When to go · Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay in February

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many businesses closed).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 2
Crowds: High; Sri Lanka overall
Prices: High; Sri Lanka overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Arugam Bay

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many businesses closed).

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Arugam BayHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 2 days
East coast, Sri Lanka · Trincomalee, Pasikudah, Arugam Bayfine
Opposite season to the south-west: calm seas April–September; Arugam Bay surf May–September.

Sri Lanka overall: The best month for most of the island; Cultural Triangle comfortable.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arugam Bay, side by side.

First month

Second month

February: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many businesses closed).

April: Inside Arugam Bay's best window: Apr–Oct (peak July–Aug).

Arugam Bay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.