When is the best time to go to Colombo
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Colombo, Brazil. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 191mm | 5.2hrs | 14.3hrs |
January in Colombo is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
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.
January is in the summer in Colombo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Colombo with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 160mm | 4.9hrs | 13.7hrs |
February in Colombo is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
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.
February is in the summer in Colombo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Colombo with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 140mm | 4.8hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Colombo is characteristically warm, 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 fall / autumn in Colombo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Colombo with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 91mm | 4.9hrs | 12.3hrs |
Colombo's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Colombo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Colombo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Colombo with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 105mm | 5.2hrs | 11.7hrs |
May is a damp month in Colombo and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Colombo.
May is in the fall / autumn in Colombo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Colombo with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 100mm | 4.7hrs | 14.3hrs |
Colombo's weather in June is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Colombo.
June is in the winter in Colombo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Colombo with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 83mm | 5.1hrs | 13.7hrs |
July in Colombo is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Colombo.
July is in the winter in Colombo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Colombo with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 73mm | 5hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Colombo is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Colombo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Colombo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Colombo with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 120mm | 4.2hrs | 12.3hrs |
Colombo's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Colombo.
September is in the spring in Colombo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Colombo with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Colombo weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 137mm | 4.6hrs | 11.7hrs |
October is a wet month in Colombo and the temperature is generally mild.
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.
October is in the spring in Colombo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Colombo with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 118mm | 5.2hrs | 14.3hrs |
Warm and damp weather often prevails in Colombo during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Colombo.
November is in the spring in Colombo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Colombo with around 118mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 156mm | 5hrs | 13.7hrs |
December in Colombo is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
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 summer in Colombo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Colombo with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Colombo weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 25.5°C 77.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 73mm 2.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 5.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 191mm 7.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
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