Climate of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Point-value climate at Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Colombo, Sri Lanka). Population approximately 115,826.
Located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte has a tropical climate. Population approximately 115,826. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.8°C / 80.2°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in April, with rainfall varying from 78 mm / 3.1 in (January) to 417 mm / 16.4 in (October) — about 2785 mm / 109.6 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 Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8°C80.2°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| February | 27.2°C81°F | 90 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| March | 28°C82.4°F | 167 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.4°C83.1°F | 292 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.3°C82.9°F | 399 mm15.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 259 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 169 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.5°C81.5°F | 142 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.4°C81.3°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.1°C80.8°F | 417 mm16.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.9°C80.4°F | 354 mm13.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.8°C80.2°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte's warmest month is April at an average of 28.4°C / 83.1°F, and its driest month is January with about 78 mm / 3.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.8°C / 80.2°F in January to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 2785 mm / 109.6 in, with the wettest month being October (417 mm / 16.4 in) and the driest January (78 mm / 3.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte in April?
The average temperature in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte in April is 28.4°C / 83.1°F, with rainfall of about 292 mm / 11.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?
The driest month in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is January, with about 78 mm / 3.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.8°C / 80.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?
The wettest month in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is October, with approximately 417 mm / 16.4 in of average monthly rainfall.