The week in Sri Lanka travel, 31 May

The week's travel diary in one read: festivals, destination spotlights and practical tips from across Sri Lanka, gathered for easy Sunday catching up. A quick Sunday digest of what the travel diary covered this week:. **Your licence is not valid in Sri Lanka, and an IDP alone is not either** · **The rental car claim that needs a.

travelguides.lk · updated 31 May 2026 Sourced editorial

This week in the diary

A quick Sunday digest of what the travel diary covered this week:

Your licence is not valid in Sri Lanka, and an IDP alone is not either · The rental car claim that needs a police report for a scraped bumper · May season report: where to point your trip · Eid al-Adha (Hajji) 2026: what travellers should know today · Where the weather is best in Sri Lanka this May · Adhi Poson Poya 2026: what travellers should know today

Browse the full entries in the News & Updates archive, and see the month's seasonal picture in our latest coast-by-coast note.

Frequently asked

Where is the best weather in Sri Lanka right now?

In May, the east coast as the south-west monsoon arrives lead the island. Yala monsoon rains reach the south-west; Trincomalee, Nilaveli and Arugam Bay turn dry and sunny.