Temperatures in April
It's hot in April in Colombo with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Colombo in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Colombo with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Colombo will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Colombo is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 354 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance this month is 60% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Colombo. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Colombo in April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
354 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 7 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Colombo?
After some sun? Then April isn’t the best time to be in Colombo. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Colombo in April
With 38°C, Colombo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 4°C to a high of 30°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Colombo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Colombo, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Colombo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Colombo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Colombo.
Daily UV Index in April in Colombo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Colombo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Colombo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Colombo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Colombo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Colombo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for Colombo
Click on a specific day in April for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Colombo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
