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Sigiriya, a 5th-century citadel built by King Kashyapa, centers on a 200-meter-high volcanic plug. This UNESCO World Heritage site includes the ruins of a royal palace on the summit, a mid-level terrace guarded by monumental lion's paws, and a series of sheltered frescoes known as the Apsaras. The surrounding landscape features elaborate water gardens, boulder gardens, and defensive moats, while the nearby Pidurangala Rock offers a vantage point overlooking the entire archaeological complex.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Good

28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 17°–33°
20° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Good

30° (feels like 31°) · extremes 18°–35°
20° at night
8 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Poor

33° (feels like 35°) · extremes 19°–38°
21° at night
11 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 8 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor

33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 22°–38°
23° at night
20 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 23°–36°
24° at night
15 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Good

30° (feels like 31°) · extremes 23°–33°
24° at night
10 rainy days
7 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good

31° · extremes 23°–34°
24° at night
9 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good

31° (feels like 32°) · extremes 23°–34°
23° at night
10 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair

31° (feels like 32°) · extremes 22°–35°
23° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor

30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 21°–34°
23° at night
22 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 20°–31°
22° at night
23 rainy days
2 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Fair

28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 18°–30°
21° at night
19 rainy days
4 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee LKR Rs · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity: Type D / Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Sinhala, Tamil
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +94

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Sigiriya Essentials

Sigiriya — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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