Living in Sri Lanka: Weather & Climate
What it's actually like to live in Sri Lanka - the weather through the year, healthcare, and the practical essentials.
Weather & Climate in Sri Lanka
Tropical climate with distinct monsoon seasons, offering warm weather year-round.
The island is influenced by two monsoon seasons: the Southwest Monsoon (May-October) and the Northeast Monsoon (December-March), creating distinct wet and dry periods across different regions. This tropical weather is generally pleasant for second-home buyers throughout the year.
Sri Lankan Property Taxes and Transfer Costs for Foreigners
Sri Lanka's once-notorious 100 percent foreign-buyer surcharge was repealed in 2013, replaced by a 2014 general restriction on land transfers to foreigners plus a much smaller 1.15 percent annual land tax on qualifying foreign holders. Confirm which current rule actually applies to a specific structure rather than relying on either outdated or overly optimistic assumptions.
Frequently asked questions about Sri Lanka
The most comfortable months in Sri Lanka are the cooler, drier part of the year - the climate section above breaks it down month by month.
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