Colombo
Hot all year, wet from April to November and drier from January to February.
- Jan89°32°73°23°Rain on about two days a week.
- Feb92°33°74°23°Rain on about three days a week.
- Mar92°33°75°24°Rain on about four days a week.
- Apr91°33°77°25°Rain on almost every day.
- May89°32°78°26°Rain on almost every day.
- Jun87°31°77°25°Rain on almost every day.
- Jul87°31°77°25°Rain on almost every day.
- Aug86°30°76°24°Rain on almost every day.
- Sep86°30°76°24°Rain on almost every day.
- Oct87°31°76°24°Rain on almost every day.
- Nov87°31°74°23°Rain on about six days a week.
- Dec88°31°74°23°Rain on about four days a week.
Highs hardly move, between 86°F and 92°F all year, with nights near 76°F. The rain comes from April to November, on almost every day. January to February is the driest stretch, with rain on about three days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.Highs hardly move, between 30°C and 33°C all year, with nights near 24°C. The rain comes from April to November, on almost every day. January to February is the driest stretch, with rain on about three days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.
Where Colombo sits
Asia/Colombo
- this place
- typical high in Januarytypical high in Februarytypical high in Marchtypical high in Apriltypical high in Maytypical high in Junetypical high in Julytypical high in Augusttypical high in Septembertypical high in Octobertypical high in Novembertypical high in December 40°F4°C95°F35°C
- Latitude
- 6.9°Nnorthern hemisphere
- Above the sea
- 10 mlow-lying
- Sunrise, mid-JanuarySunrise, mid-FebruarySunrise, mid-MarchSunrise, mid-AprilSunrise, mid-MaySunrise, mid-JuneSunrise, mid-JulySunrise, mid-AugustSunrise, mid-SeptemberSunrise, mid-OctoberSunrise, mid-NovemberSunrise, mid-December
- 6:26 AM6:28 AM6:18 AM6:03 AM5:54 AM5:55 AM6:02 AM6:05 AM6:01 AM5:57 AM6:01 AM6:14 AMsets 6:12 PMsets 6:22 PMsets 6:22 PMsets 6:19 PMsets 6:20 PMsets 6:26 PMsets 6:31 PMsets 6:26 PMsets 6:11 PMsets 5:56 PMsets 5:50 PMsets 5:57 PM
- Nearest of ours
- Galle108 km south
The land around Colombo, shaded by its typical high in January, the planning map's own layer.The land around Colombo, shaded by its typical high in February, the planning map's own layer.The land around Colombo, shaded by its typical high in March, the planning map's own layer.The land around Colombo, shaded by its typical high in April, the planning map's own layer.The land around Colombo, shaded by its typical high in May, the planning map's own layer.The land around Colombo, shaded by its typical high in June, the planning map's own layer.The land around Colombo, shaded by its typical high in July, the planning map's own layer.The land around Colombo, shaded by its typical high in August, the planning map's own layer.The land around Colombo, shaded by its typical high in September, the planning map's own layer.The land around Colombo, shaded by its typical high in October, the planning map's own layer.The land around Colombo, shaded by its typical high in November, the planning map's own layer.The land around Colombo, shaded by its typical high in December, the planning map's own layer. Hover the map for the figure at that spot; tap it on a phone. Clock times are local, for the 15th.
Through the year
week by weekTemperature
Highs from 86°F in August and September to 92°F in February and March.Highs from 30°C in August and September to 33°C in February and March.
Chance of a wet day
Wettest in May and June (98% of days), driest in January (35%).
Cloud cover
Clearest in March (62% cover), cloudiest in May (77%).
Daylight
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
Month by month
°F°C| Month | Typical low to high | Wet days a week | Cloud | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryDry seasonMost comfortable | 2 days | 63% | 11h 46m | |
| FebruaryDry seasonMost comfortable | 3 days | 63% | 11h 54m | |
| March | 4 days | 62% | 12h 04m | |
| AprilRainy season | 7 days | 72% | 12h 16m | |
| MayRainy season | 7 days | 77% | 12h 26m | |
| JuneRainy season | 7 days | 76% | 12h 31m | |
| JulyRainy season | 7 days | 76% | 12h 29m | |
| AugustRainy seasonMost comfortable | 7 days | 76% | 12h 20m | |
| SeptemberRainy seasonMost comfortable | 7 days | 75% | 12h 09m | |
| OctoberRainy season | 7 days | 75% | 11h 57m | |
| NovemberRainy season | 6 days | 75% | 11h 48m | |
| DecemberMost comfortable | 4 days | 69% | 11h 44m |
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
Colombo is hot all year. Its most comfortable months are August to September, or December to February: highs near 88°F, nights near 75°F, and rain on about five days a week.Colombo is hot all year. Its most comfortable months are August to September, or December to February: highs near 31°C, nights near 24°C, and rain on about five days a week.
How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 70°F to 80°F, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 21°C to 27°C, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.
Questions
What is the warmest month in Colombo?
February and March, with highs near 92°F and lows near 75°F. The coolest are August and September, with highs near 86°F.February and March, with highs near 33°C and lows near 24°C. The coolest are August and September, with highs near 30°C.
When does it rain most in Colombo?
May and June, with rain on almost every day. January is the driest, with rain on about two days a week.
How long are the days in Colombo?
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
When are the skies clearest in Colombo?
March, when cloud covers about 62% of the sky on average. May is the cloudiest, at about 77%.
Places with a year like Colombo's
by their highs, lows and wet days- Takua PaThailand
- LangkawiMalaysia
- JakartaIndonesiasix months apart
- Krabey IslandCambodia
- LagosNigeria
Their highs, lows, wet days and cloud run closest to Colombo's through the year, one place a country. “Six months apart”: their winter is Colombo's summer.
Elsewhere in Sri Lanka
All of Sri Lanka- Galle108 km south
- Tangalle145 km south-east
- Tissamaharama174 km south-east