What’s the climate like in Colombo?
The current climate of Colombo features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Colombo in recent years was 38°C in April 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in November 2018.
On average, Colombo receives 3899 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Colombo?
The best time to visit Colombo for pleasant to warm weather is January through March, July and August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Colombo.
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 106 | 137 | 119 | 354 | 567 | 294 | 137 | 210 | 450 | 608 | 576 | 341 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in February, March and April
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in July, August, September, October, November and December
- Precipitation: 3899 mm per year, averaging 325 mm per month
- Driest months: 106 mm in January, 119 mm in March and 137 mm in February
- Wettest months: 608 mm in October, 576 mm in November and 567 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Colombo
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 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, Sri Lanka, 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, Sri Lanka. 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, Sri Lanka. 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, Sri Lanka, 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
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Colombo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
