Sri Lanka in September: Weather, Things to Do, Places To Visit

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As Sri Lanka is an island and is surrounded by water on all four sides, the country experiences a tropical temperature throughout the year. The highest temperature recorded during the month of September is 30 degrees Celsius and the lowest that the temperature goes down is 25 degrees Celsius. Sri Lanka in September experiences rainfall frequently, leading to limited tourism in the country.

Average temperature and humidity in Sri Lanka In September

The Month of September in Sri Lanka is known to receive frequent and on some day heavy rainfalls. During this month, rainfall increases up to 236mm. Out of 30 days, it is sure to rain for at least 15-17 days in the month of September. Humidity remains stable throughout the month. The sea temperature also ranges from 25 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius, which is the ideal temperature for water sports activities at the beaches.  On average, the sun shines for 13 hours a day such that tourists can freely roam around and explore the country and its wonders.

Is September a good time to travel to Sri Lanka?

Trincomalee Beach
Trincomalee Beach (Source)
September is an okay month to plan one's visits to the country if you want to avoid the crowd. This is because there are not many tourists visiting Sri Lanka in September due to the onset of monsoons, and thus, tourists can get easy access to various famous tourist spots. Tourists tend to visit the east coast, which receives less rain than the rest of the country this month. 

During this month, numerous festivals take place, as well as various shows and events that provide visitors with branded products at reasonable prices, including jewelry. Also, because not many tourists visit in the month of September, the prices of flights and hotels are also cheaper.

What to do and where to go?

Because of the rains in September, you might not be able to enjoy all the tourist spots, but there are some that are quite enjoyable even in the rain. Some of the temples, such as the cave temple and the Budhha temple, are such that the tourists can not only pray in the temples but also admire the intricate hand-made designs and learn more about the culture and the tradition. On non-rainy days, tourists can visit beaches as the water temperature is ideal for a perfect beach day.

Not only that, but they can also go explore the mangroves on little boats and learn more about the beautiful life that exists within those dense mangroves. The tourists can also go to spice gardens and get unadulterated spices. They can even get to taste the special spices, i.e. tea, which is a very famous local delicacy in Sri Lanka. The visitors can also explore museums and other historical destinations to learn more about the culture, tradition and history of the country, which various rulers and kingdoms ruled.

Events and festivals held in Sri Lanka In September

1. The Binara Poya festival

The Binara Poya festival includes food, dance, lights, and storytelling. The festival marks the journey of Gautam Buddha. People dress up and participate in traditional dances, prepare skits, play different roles, and enact the life story of Gautam Buddha and how he showed the path of peace and enlightenment. Locals also make various special dishes and desserts that are usually consumed after the dances and plays.

2. Colombo International Book Fair

Organized by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association, the Colombo International Book Fair is conducted annually in September. Various accomplished authors and poets come together and talk about their bestsellers during the fest each year. The event also encourages young authors and poets and gives them a chance to publish their books. The book fair also celebrates some of the evergreen books from all around the world whose stories and poems are written so that they never run out of ways to amaze the readers.

3. Visit FACETS

FACETS is an international gem and jewelry show held yearly in Colombo since 1991. The show includes various local and foreign exhibitors showcasing dazzling gems and jewelry. Hundreds of buyers also frequent the festival. The show is unique and made for all, whether a buyer, a designer, or an exhibitioner. People can admire the unique gems and jewelry that travel hundreds of miles to be the stars of such an international event.

Sri Lanka, even though it is a small country, has so much to offer and so much to explore and admire that tourists always leave wanting more. The country must be visited at least once as it is not only for an insightful first-hand experience but also because it is not worth a miss.

This post was published by Pranati Bhatt

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