When is the best time to go to Colombo
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Colombo, Sri Lanka. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Colombo
Colombo weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Colombo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 55mm | 8.4hrs | 12.5hrs | 28°C |
Colombo's weather in January is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Colombo, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Colombo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Colombo with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 74mm | 9.1hrs | 12.6hrs | 28°C |
February in Colombo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Colombo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Colombo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Colombo with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 136mm | 9.2hrs | 12.8hrs | 29°C |
The weather in March in Colombo is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colombo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Colombo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Colombo with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 250mm | 8.1hrs | 13hrs | 30°C |
Colombo's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colombo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Colombo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Colombo with around 250mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 382mm | 6.8hrs | 13.2hrs | 29°C |
May is a very wet, humid month in Colombo and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colombo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Colombo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Colombo with around 382mm 15 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 186mm | 6.6hrs | 12.5hrs | 28°C |
June in Colombo is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colombo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Colombo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Colombo with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 124mm | 6.6hrs | 12.6hrs | 27°C |
July in Colombo is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Colombo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Colombo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Colombo with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 116mm | 6.8hrs | 12.8hrs | 27°C |
The weather in August in Colombo is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Colombo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Colombo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Colombo with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 236mm | 6.5hrs | 13hrs | 28°C |
Colombo's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colombo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Colombo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Colombo with around 236mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Colombo weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 371mm | 6.7hrs | 13.2hrs | 28°C |
October is a very wet, humid month in Colombo and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Colombo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Colombo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Colombo with around 371mm 14.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 306mm | 7.3hrs | 12.5hrs | 28°C |
The weather in November in Colombo is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Colombo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Colombo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Colombo with around 306mm 12.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 166mm | 7.3hrs | 12.6hrs | 28°C |
December in Colombo is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Colombo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Colombo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Colombo with around 166mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Colombo weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 30.9°C 87.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 55mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 30.1°C 86.2°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 382mm 15ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
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