Climate of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Point-value climate at Colombo (Colombo, Sri Lanka). Population approximately 217,000.
Located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Colombo has a tropical climate. Population approximately 217,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 27°C / 80.6°F in December to 28.6°C / 83.5°F in April, with rainfall varying from 67 mm / 2.6 in (January) to 382 mm / 15 in (October) — about 2410 mm / 94.9 in across the year. As the national capital of Sri Lanka, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Colombo's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2°C81°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| February | 27.5°C81.5°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| March | 28.3°C82.9°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.6°C83.5°F | 260 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.6°C83.5°F | 358 mm14.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 28.1°C82.6°F | 205 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.8°C82°F | 133 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.8°C82°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.6°C81.7°F | 195 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.4°C81.3°F | 382 mm15″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.2°C81°F | 335 mm13.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 27°C80.6°F | 158 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Colombo?
Colombo does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Colombo's warmest month is April at an average of 28.6°C / 83.5°F, and its driest month is January with about 67 mm / 2.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Colombo?
Colombo, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 27°C / 80.6°F in December to 28.6°C / 83.5°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 2410 mm / 94.9 in, with the wettest month being October (382 mm / 15 in) and the driest January (67 mm / 2.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Colombo in April?
The average temperature in Colombo in April is 28.6°C / 83.5°F, with rainfall of about 260 mm / 10.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Colombo?
The driest month in Colombo is January, with about 67 mm / 2.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.2°C / 81°F.
When is the wettest month in Colombo?
The wettest month in Colombo is October, with approximately 382 mm / 15 in of average monthly rainfall.