The weather in February remains pleasant, with beautiful sunny days on the west and south coasts and in central Sri Lanka. There is minimal rainfall in these regions and temperatures can rise to over 30 degrees.
| Activity/Event | Location/s and/or Remarks |
|---|---|
| Beach stay | Kalpitiya, Negombo, Colombo, Waskaduwa, Wadduwa, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Koggala, Dickwella, Weligama, Mirissa, Tangalle |
| Wildlife safari | Yala, Wilpattu, Kumana and Udawalawe national parks |
| Sightseeing | World’s End in Horton Plains national parks |
| Bird watching | Sinharaja rain forest, Wilpattu, Galoya, Kumana, Udawalawe and Bundala national parks, Kalametiya bird sanctuary, Yala national park lagoons |
| Cultural world heritage sites | Sacred city of Anuradhapura, Ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Dambulla cave temple, Sigiriya, Sacred city of Kandy, Old town of Galle |
| Adam’s Peak (Sripada) hike | Best time to hike. However, during the weekend much crowed |
| Whales & Dolphin watching | Mirissa, Kalpitiya |
| Swim with sea turtle | Hikkaduwa |
| Tea plantation visit | Nuwara Eliya, Hatton, Ella |
| Rafting & Abseiling | Kitulgala (Water level of Kelani river has droped and calm down due to dry season) |
| Sailing | Mirissa, Bentota |
| Paramotoring | Bentota |
| Surfing | Hikkaduwa,Weligama |
| Kitesurfing | Kalpitiya & Mannar (Winds are less reliable and lighter) |
| Scuba diving & Snorkelling | Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna |
