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Philippines vs Sri Lanka: Best Time to Visit

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

🇵🇭

7,000 islands, one dry season.

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

Peak: January, February, March, April, May, December

🇱🇰

Two monsoons, two coasts.

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

Peak: January, February, March

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good
shoulder
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Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthPhilippinesSri LankaWinner
Januarybestbesttie
Februarybestbesttie
Marchbestbesttie
AprilbestgoodPhilippines 🇵🇭
MaybestshoulderPhilippines 🇵🇭
Junegoodgoodtie
JulyshouldergoodSri Lanka 🇱🇰
Augustshouldershouldertie
Septembershouldershouldertie
Octoberoff-seasongoodSri Lanka 🇱🇰
NovembergoodshoulderPhilippines 🇵🇭
DecemberbestshoulderPhilippines 🇵🇭

Pick Philippines 🇵🇭 if you're going in…

April, May, November, December

Easter week (Holy Week) is the busiest local travel period — book ahead.

Pick Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 if you're going in…

July, October

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

Months where both are equally good: January, February, March, June, August, September.