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Major city · Sri Lanka

Weligama

Spend 2–3 days in Weligama for surf, beach and cheap guesthouses; can be a day‑trip from Galle or Matara.

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Weligama is a small surf town on Sri Lanka's south coast, 27 km from Galle and 16 km from Matara. Its main draws are easy‑access surf breaks, a quiet beach and budget accommodation. One to three nights cover surf, beach time and a taste of local food.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
LKR
Best months
Nov–Apr
avoid May–Oct (southwest monsoon, strong currents)
Airport
CMB
Nights
2

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This is a basic guide for Weligama: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • Sri Lanka ↗Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation only on the official government ETA site; lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules and fees change.
  • Sri Lanka ↗At temples cover shoulders and knees, take off shoes and hats, and never pose with your back to a Buddha statue; Buddha images on clothes or tattoos cause offence.
  • Sri Lanka ↗Carry Sri Lankan rupees in small notes; tuk-tuks, buses and small shops are cash-only, and ATMs are fewer outside the cities.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Weligama119 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Weligama, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Tuk‑tuk (short ride)Rs 150–200
  • Metro or bus rideBus fare to GalleRs 40
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personLKR 300
  • Mid-range bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personLKR 500
  • High-end bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personLKR 800

A day, not counting the bed: Budget LKR 1,200 · Mid LKR 2,000 · High LKR 3,500

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Surf breaks (Lazy Left, Ram's)Jungle BeachBudget guesthouses
Airports
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport (about 150 km (93 mi) north, 3 h bus to Weligama)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Dec (8 rain days), driest May (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Weligama: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

4 rd

Apr

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

3 rd

May

31°C (88°F)

27°C (81°F)

2 rd

Jun

30°C (86°F)

27°C (81°F)

2 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

27°C (81°F)

3 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

27°C (81°F)

4 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

6 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

7 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

8 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Tuk‑tuk (Rs 150‑200 door‑to‑door) and frequent coastal buses (every 10–20 min, Rs 40–50 to nearby towns).

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Galle

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Coastal bus, about 27 km (17 mi), 40 min

Historic fort town, short train ride possible

Mirissa

go

Door to door: ≈35 min

Coastal bus, about 15 km (9.3 mi), 30 min

Whale‑watching base, beach bars

Matara

go

Door to door: ≈25 min

Coastal bus, about 16 km (9.9 mi), 20 min

Larger town, train station

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Kasuma's Lazy Left Guesthouse

Rs 700 per night, private room with bathroom, beachfront, surfboard hire.

Raja's Guest Home

Rs 1,000 single / Rs 1,500 double, near main surf spot, popular breakfast.

We Escape

Dormitory with bunk beds, airport transfer, free Wi‑Fi.

Beatroot Hostel Weligama

€9 per night, quirky beach hostel, yoga and surf.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
Rs 1,200–1,800 excl. bed
Mid
Rs 2,000–3,000 excl. bed
High
Rs 3,500+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Budget guesthouse room2 × 2 nights × LKR 1,000LKR 4,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × LKR 2,000LKR 8,000
Surfboard hire (day)2 × LKR 1,500 · checkLKR 3,000
Surf lesson2 × LKR 2,500 · checkLKR 5,000
eSIM, 1 week data2 × LKR 2,500 · checkLKR 5,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeLKR 2,500
Trip total≈ LKR 6,880 per person per day, bed includedLKR 27,500

Includes private bathroom.

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Surfboard hire (hour)Rs 400
Surfboard hire (day)Rs 1,500
Surf lessonRs 2,500
Tuk‑tuk (short ride)Rs 150–200
Bus fare to GalleRs 40
Local meal at guesthouseRs 200–400

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on strong currents at the beach and secure valuables, especially in crowded surf spots.
  • Strong, unpredictable currents; swim with caution.
  • Surf spots can be crowded in high season.
  • Tuk‑tuk fares are negotiable; agree price before boarding.

Emergency numbers

Police
119
Ambulance
1990
Fire
110

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මෙම ලිපිනයට යන්නTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police119
  • Ambulance1990
  • Fire110

Embassy

US consulate in Colombo; other embassies in Colombo.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Colombo → Weligama: about Rs 1,200, 3 h (check)
  • Tuk‑tuk Weligama → Jungle Beach: Rs 150–200, 10 min (check)

Say or show

  • සමාවන්න — Excuse me / Sorry (samāvanna)
  • ස්තුතියි — Thank you (stutiyi)
  • මෙය කොපමණද? — How much is it? (meya kopamanada?)
  • කාඩ්පතෙන් ගෙවිය හැදියිද? — Can I pay by card? (kāḍpaten gewiya hædiyi da?)
  • වැසිකිළිය කොහෙද? — Where is the toilet? (væsikiliya koheda?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Weligama. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid May–Oct (southwest monsoon, strong currents) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Sri Lanka

Sources

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