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Dambulla

A series of identically carved Buddhas inside one of the cave temples of Dambulla

Dambulla is a treasure trove of historical Buddhist and megalithic monuments

The reclining Buddha statue inside Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla Cave V

Inside the Dambulla Cave Temple

Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple

Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium

Jathika Namal Uyana is home to the rose quartz mountain of Sri Lanka

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What is the best time to visit Dambulla?

The best time to visit Dambulla is from May to September. These months fall within the dry season in Sri Lanka, offering minimal rainfall and pleasant weather. The temperatures are generally warm but not excessively hot, providing comfortable conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities in Dambulla. The beginning of September can also be an excellent time to visit before the onset of the northeast monsoon season, which may bring intermittent showers later in the month.

Sri Lanka, including the Dambulla region, experiences a tropical climate with two monsoon seasons. The northeast monsoon occurs from October to January and the southwest monsoon from May to August. While the dry season is generally more suitable for travel, the shoulder months surrounding the monsoon transitions (September and early October) can also offer good weather conditions for visiting Dambulla.

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Monthly Weather in Dambulla

Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain
January	30°/ 20°	4 days
February	32°/ 20°	4 days
March	35°/ 20°	3 days
April	35°/ 22°	19 days
May	34°/ 24°	10 days
June	33°/ 25°	2 days
July	34°/ 24°	4 days
August	31°/ 24°	7 days
September	32°/ 23°	12 days
October	30°/ 22°	29 days
November	31°/ 22°	18 days
December	28°/ 21°	20 days

Dambulla Travel Packages

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7 Days / 6 Nights

Heritage Sri Lanka Tour - Sigiriya, Dambulla, K...

Colombo(1N) → Anuradhapura(1N) → Sigiriya(1N) → Dambulla(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N)

$662/person

5 Days / 4 Nights

Sri Lanka Tour Package for Couple: 4 Nights 5 Days

Colombo(0N) → Dambulla(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Bentota(1N)

$ 319

24% off

$240/person

7 Days / 6 Nights

A Mesmerising Classic Tour of Sri Lanka

Colombo(1N) → Dambulla(2N) → Kandy(2N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N)

$939/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

7 Nights Magical Sri Lanka Holiday Package

Colombo(0N) → Dambulla(1N) → Kandy(2N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Bentota(1N) → Colombo(2N)

$ 372

11% off

$331/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

Cultural Trip to Sri Lanka - Visit to Temple of...

Negombo(1N) → Anuradhapura(1N) → Dambulla(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Galle(1N) → Colombo(1N)

$397/person

7 Days / 6 Nights

Sri Lanka Temple Tour Packages - Ramayana Trails

Chilaw(1N) → Dambulla(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(2N) → Colombo(1N)

$ 358

15% off

$301/person

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A series of identically carved Buddhas inside one of the cave temples of Dambulla

Dambulla is a treasure trove of historical Buddhist and megalithic monuments

The reclining Buddha statue inside Dambulla Cave Temple

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