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Adam's Bridge Marine National Park

National Park

A marine protected area covering the shoal chain between Sri Lanka and India; visitors come for boat trips, birdlife observation and study of the coastal shoals and geology.

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Adam's Bridge Marine National Park essentials

Country: Sri Lanka
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Rupee (ரூ)
Language: Sinhala
Emergency: 112

Adam's Bridge Marine National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Adam's Bridge Marine National Park

November-April (dry season) is the best window for marine visits and exploration.

Dry season
November-April · 24-30°C
Best for boat travel, visibility, and calmer seas.
Monsoon season
May-October · 25-32°C
Rougher seas and heavy rains; many marine operators pause services.

Weather & Climate near Adam's Bridge Marine National Park

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (936 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 24° - 29° 27° 52 mm some cloud 77% 2.6 m/s 1.9 very high 11.5h
February Ideal 24° - 30° 30° 33 mm mostly sunny 76% 2.7 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.7h
March Excellent 25° - 32° 32° 38 mm mostly sunny 75% 2.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 27° - 34° 38° 72 mm some cloud 76% 2.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.2h
May Very Good 28° - 33° 40° 47 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
June Very Good 28° - 32° 38° 5 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
July Very Good 27° - 32° 36° 13 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
August Very Good 27° - 32° 36° 12 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
September Very Good 27° - 31° 35° 31 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
October Good 26° - 31° 34° 176 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.8h
November Good 26° - 30° 32° 265 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.5 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
December Very Good 25° - 29° 27° 192 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.5 m/s 1.6 very high 11.5h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Adam's Bridge Marine National Park

Access is usually staged from Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) or coastal Sri Lanka via organized marine tours. Local boat operators and licensed guides organize visits; check current regulations and seasonal closures.

Tips for Visiting Adam's Bridge Marine National Park

  • Book marine tours that include knowledgeable guides-many reefs and sandbanks are dangerous without local pilots.
  • Respect sacred sites and local fishing practices around Rameswaram and Adam's Bridge areas.
  • Bring snorkel equipment for clear water spots, but avoid touching coral and marine life.