Sigiriya Weather in February

Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days. Average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C, with around 11 rainy days expected throughout the month.

✦ This is a recommended month to visit Sigiriya. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.

Average high

29°C

Average low

21°C

Rainy days

11 days

Best months to visit

February

What to do in Sigiriya in February

Whatever the weather, Sigiriya rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:

Climbing Lion Rock's 1,200 steps to the summit ruins and eagle sightings Visiting the frescoes (surviving paintings of celestial maidens) in wall chambers Exploring the western terraces and gardens preserving palace layout Visiting nearby Pidurangala Rock for Buddhist temple and alternative summit views Photographing the rock formation from sunset viewpoints at nearby hotels Staying in village homestays and eating traditional Sri Lankan rice-and-curry meals

What to pack for February

Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.