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
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many businesses closed).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- 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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- High
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- High
Sri Lanka overall: The best month for most of the island; Cultural Triangle comfortable.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arugam Bay, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Feb: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 2 (better)
Apr: 4
Crowds
Feb: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Feb: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Apr: 1
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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen