Vacationing in Sri Lanka in August falls during the rainy season. While the rain usually comes only at night, the humidity during this period is quite high. Daytime temperatures during a trip to Sri Lanka in August rarely dip below +32°C, except in the evenings.
Holidays in Sri Lanka during the summer coincide with colorful local festivals, mostly of a religious nature but celebrated in a grand way that tourists can enjoy. In Colombo, there's the Hindu festival Vel, celebrated with a procession of the sacred chariot of the god of war, Skanda. The Kataragama festival takes place in Katagarama and features religious performances.
Prices for holidays in Sri Lanka in August are slightly lower than during the winter season. The average price of a tour to Sri Lanka in August starts from 800 USD. tripmydream will help you find the best tour to Sri Lanka for the summer.
