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Germany vs Sri Lanka: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Germany and Sri Lanka? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Germany

Europe

Christmas markets and beer gardens.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: May, June, July, August

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Two monsoons, two coasts.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, March

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthGermanySri LankaWinner
JanuaryshoulderbestSri Lanka 🇱🇰
FebruaryshoulderbestSri Lanka 🇱🇰
MarchgoodbestSri Lanka 🇱🇰
Aprilgoodgoodtie
MaybestshoulderGermany 🇩🇪
JunebestgoodGermany 🇩🇪
JulybestgoodGermany 🇩🇪
AugustbestshoulderGermany 🇩🇪
SeptembergoodshoulderGermany 🇩🇪
OctobershouldergoodSri Lanka 🇱🇰
NovembergoodshoulderGermany 🇩🇪
DecembergoodshoulderGermany 🇩🇪

Pick Germany 🇩🇪 if you're going in…

May, June, July, August, September, November, December

Book Oktoberfest accommodation 6+ months ahead.

Pick Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 if you're going in…

January, February, March, October

If your dates are fixed, switch coasts to dodge the monsoon.

Months where both are equally good: April.