Colombo
Western, Sri Lanka
Local time16:35
Sunrise05:56
Sunset17:53
Elevation1 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
32°
March
Coldest month
23°
January
Wettest month
359mm
October
Rain per year
2,399mm
Rainy days per year
141
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.4 °C | 23.1 °C | 80 mm | 4.9 | 11.8 h |
| February | 31.6 °C | 23.6 °C | 77 mm | 5.1 | 11.9 h |
| March | 32.0 °C | 24.8 °C | 103 mm | 7.7 | 12.1 h |
| April | 32.0 °C | 25.3 °C | 249 mm | 12.6 | 12.3 h |
| May | 31.5 °C | 26.2 °C | 314 mm | 16.6 | 12.4 h |
| June | 30.7 °C | 26.1 °C | 197 mm | 15.2 | 12.5 h |
| July | 30.3 °C | 25.9 °C | 123 mm | 10.0 | 12.5 h |
| August | 30.3 °C | 25.9 °C | 116 mm | 10.2 | 12.3 h |
| September | 30.4 °C | 25.4 °C | 264 mm | 15.2 | 12.2 h |
| October | 30.4 °C | 24.7 °C | 359 mm | 18.6 | 12.0 h |
| November | 30.6 °C | 23.9 °C | 346 mm | 16.0 | 11.8 h |
| December | 30.9 °C | 23.5 °C | 171 mm | 9.0 | 11.7 h |
Plan your trip to Colombo
Tours in Colombo
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Colombo
Day31 °C
Night23 °C
Rain80 mm
January in Colombo: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night24 °C
Rain77 mm
February in Colombo: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night25 °C
Rain103 mm
March in Colombo: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 103 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night25 °C
Rain249 mm
April in Colombo: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 249 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night26 °C
Rain314 mm
May in Colombo: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 314 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night26 °C
Rain197 mm
June in Colombo: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 197 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day30 °C
Night26 °C
Rain123 mm
July in Colombo: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 123 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day30 °C
Night26 °C
Rain116 mm
August in Colombo: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 116 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day30 °C
Night25 °C
Rain264 mm
September in Colombo: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 264 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day30 °C
Night25 °C
Rain359 mm
October in Colombo: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 359 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night24 °C
Rain346 mm
November in Colombo: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 346 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night24 °C
Rain171 mm
December in Colombo: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 171 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Curious facts about Colombo
- The temperature barely changes over the year: the average high goes from 30° to 32°.
- It never gets cold: the average low of the coolest month is 23°.
- Days last almost the same all year: between 11 h 44 min and 12 h 31 min of daylight.
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