Best time to visit Colombo

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When is the best time to visit Colombo?

The best time to visit Colombo is January, February, March, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Colombo88
    Jan
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Colombo88
    Feb
  • 90°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Colombo90
    Mar
  • 90°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Colombo90
    Apr
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Colombo88
    May
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Colombo86
    Jun
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Colombo86
    Jul
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Colombo86
    Aug
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Colombo86
    Sep
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Colombo86
    Oct
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Colombo86
    Nov
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Colombo86
    Dec

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The weather guide for Sri Lanka (Colombo) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Colombo?

The hottest time of year in Colombo is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 90°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Colombo?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Colombo with 15.0 inches on average. There are normally 14 days in May with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Colombo?

The sunniest time of year in Colombo is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Colombo?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Colombo in April when the water temperature reaches 86°F.

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