Visit Negombo Fish Market
Lellama 1.5 hrs
Witness the bustling morning catch and local trade.
Where to stay
Hotels in Negombo
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Sinhala and Tamil and English
Local currency
LKR
(LKR)
Local time
(GMT+5)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Lewis Place
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Optional, 10% for good service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
65 · Moderate
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Hoppers
Kottu Roti
Fish Curry
Pol Sambol
When to visit Negombo
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: February
Busiest: Dec-Mar
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Jan85
Dry, sunny
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Feb90
Dry, sunny
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Mar85
Dry, hot
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Apr70
Hot, humid, some rain
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May50
Monsoon starts, wet
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Jun45
Wet, cloudy
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Jul50
Wet, some sun
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Aug55
Less rain, humid
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Sept60
Inter-monsoon, rain
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Oct65
Inter-monsoon, rain
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Nov75
Less rain, humid
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Dec80
Dry season starts
Things to do in Negombo
8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Muthurajawela Marsh Boat Safari
Muthurajawela 3 hrs
Spot diverse birdlife and wildlife in the wetlands.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Explore Dutch Canal by Boat
Negombo Town 2 hrs
Cruise along the historic waterway built by the Dutch.
Kite Surfing or Windsurfing
Negombo Lagoon 2 hrs
Experience thrilling water sports on the lagoon or ocean.
Best in the evening
1 place
Dine on Fresh Seafood
Lewis Place 1.5 hrs
Savor grilled prawns, fish, and crab at a beachside restaurant.
Any time of day
3 places
Relax on Negombo Beach
Lewis Place 3 hrs
Enjoy the golden sands and ocean breeze.
Admire St. Mary's Church
Negombo Town 1 hr
Discover the impressive architecture and serene interior.
Indulge in an Ayurvedic Spa
Lewis Place 2 hrs
Relax and rejuvenate with traditional Sri Lankan therapies.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Negombo
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Unstructured tour
Rent a Car with Driver in Sri Lanka-Book Multiday and Round Trip
Free cancellationFind deals
Unstructured tour
Rent a Car Per Day with a Guide - Sri Lanka
Free cancellationFind deals
Multi day tour
Sri Lanka Private Tour 8 days-Driver/vehicle/accommodation H/B
Free cancellationFind deals
Unstructured tour
Colombo, Sri Lanka Airport (CMB) to Centara Ceysands Spa & Resort
Free cancellationFind deals
Unstructured tour
Transfer between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Heritance Negombo, Negombo
Free cancellationFind deals
Standard tour
Sigiriya Rock and Wild Elephant Safari from Negombo
Free cancellationFind deals
Standard tour
Kandy Dambulla Sigiriya Tour
Free cancellationFind deals
Multi day tour
8 Days Sri Lanka round tours with privet driver, vehicle and H/B accommodations
Free cancellationFind deals
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Negombo
Straight-line distance from the centre of Negombo.
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