What’s the climate like in Colombo?
The current climate of Colombo features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 18°C. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Colombo in recent years was 41°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in July 2023.
On average, Colombo receives 848 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Colombo?
The best time to visit Colombo for sunny weather is March through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Colombo. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Colombo
The climate table of Colombo shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 138 | 148 | 103 | 97 | 31 | 7,9 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 60 | 87 | 121 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Average Temperature per Month in Colombo
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Colombo, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Colombo
This graph shows how much precipitation Colombo, South Africa, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Colombo
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Colombo, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Colombo
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Colombo, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Colombo
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Colombo, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Colombo by Month
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