FAQs on travelling to Negombo

01. Is it Worth Going to Negombo?

Negombo has some of the most beautiful churches in Sri Lanka. The 17th-century Dutch Fort, Wet and Dry Fish Market, beautiful Lagoon, long sandy beach stretches, and the Hamilton Dutch Canal waterways ensure plenty to explore and enjoy in Negombo.

02. What are the Best Times to Visit Negombo?

The best time to visit Negombo is between December and March. The seas are calm, and the beach stretch of hotel road is bustling with pubs and bars open until late at night.

The shoulder season between September and November is also popular with visitors.

03. Is it safe to walk around in Negombo?

Negombo is a very safe tourist destination. However, like in any populated tourist town, you should take precautions to secure your valuables when walking in the streets, crowded places, and pubs and bars.

04. Is there much to see in Negombo?

Negombo has so much to explore. Famous sites include St. Mary's Church, St. Sebastian’s Church, Angurukaramulla Temple, and boat cruises combining Lagoon, Hamilton Dutch Canal, and Muthurajawela Marshes. Windsurfing, Proa boat sunset trips, deep sea or lagoon fishing, and exploring the Dutch fort and Negombo fish market. Wildlife safaris to Wilpattu National Park are also a popular day trip from Negombo.

05. Does Negombo Have a Beach?

Negombo has a long beach stretch. The main beach is along Hotel Road, where most hotel accommodations, pubs, and bars are located. Morawala Beach is also popular with visitors.

06. What are some of the Experiences in Negombo?

There’s a lot to experience while in Negombo. Reef Diving to deep sea or lagoon fishing, boat tours combining Hamilton Canal, Negombo Lagoon, and Muthurajawela Wetlands. Windsurfing, paddle-boating, and Jet skiing on the Negombo Lagoon. Proa Boat rides. Day trips to Wilpattu National Park. Negombo is also famous for its Ayurvedic and Western Spas.

07. What’s the Weather like in Negombo?

Negombo gets hot from March to May, with temperatures reaching as high as 33 degrees Celsius. December to April are the best months, with average temperatures of 27 Degrees Celsius.