Question 1

Is Bentota safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Travelia rates Bentota, Sri Lanka “some risk”, following US State Department and UK FCDO travel advisories.

Question 2

What is the sea temperature in Bentota in July?

Accepted Answer

The sea off Bentota averages about 28°C in July.

Question 3

When is the best time to visit Bentota?

Accepted Answer

Bentota is warmest in Mar and driest in Feb; mild (18–28°C) months are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	26	27	28	28	28	27	27	27	27	27	26	26
Sea °C	28	28	29	30	29	28	28	28	28	28	28	28
Rain (days)	112	108	161	255	255	255	200	186	255	255	255	220

Bentota, Sri Lanka

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