Weather in Colombo Today
Temperature Wind Humidity Rain Cloud Pressure |
Thursday
Morning Patchy rain nearby 26°c 14 km/h 89% 0.1 mm 77% 1008 mb |
Thursday
Afternoon Patchy rai... 27°c 19 km/h 78% 0.1 mm 50% 1009 mb |
Thursday
Evening Patchy rai... 26°c 17 km/h 87% 0.7 mm 74% 1008 mb |
Thursday
Overnight Patchy lig... 26°c 17 km/h 89% 0.2 mm 79% 1010 mb |
Weather in Colombo Tomorrow
Temperature Wind Humidity Rain Cloud Pressure |
Friday
Morning Light rain... 25°c 19 km/h 89% 0.6 mm 59% 1009 mb |
Friday
Afternoon Patchy rai... 27°c 20 km/h 81% 0.3 mm 73% 1010 mb |
Friday
Evening Light rain... 26°c 17 km/h 89% 0.2 mm 55% 1010 mb |
Friday
Overnight Patchy lig... 26°c 17 km/h 91% 1.2 mm 55% 1012 mb |
14 Day Weather Colombo
High Low Wind Cloud Rain Pressure Humidity Sunrise Sunset |
Thursday
Aug 07 Moderate r... 27°c 26°c 19 km/h 73% 5.4 mm 1008 mb 86% 06:05 AM 06:28 PM |
Friday
Aug 08 Moderate r... 27°c 25°c 21 km/h 69% 12.0 mm 1009 mb 87% 06:05 AM 06:27 PM |
Saturday
Aug 09 Moderate r... 27°c 25°c 19 km/h 70% 6.9 mm 1011 mb 85% 06:05 AM 06:27 PM |
Sunday
Aug 10 Moderate r... 27°c 25°c 20 km/h 72% 9.3 mm 1011 mb 85% 06:05 AM 06:27 PM |
Monday
Aug 11 Moderate r... 27°c 25°c 22 km/h 70% 5.8 mm 1010 mb 83% 06:05 AM 06:27 PM |
Tuesday
Aug 12 Patchy rai... 27°c 25°c 26 km/h 63% 1.5 mm 1009 mb 83% 06:05 AM 06:26 PM |
High Low Wind Cloud Rain Pressure Humidity Sunrise Sunset |
Wednesday
Aug 13 Patchy rai... 27°c 25°c 24 km/h 73% 3.3 mm 1010 mb 82% 06:05 AM 06:26 PM |
Thursday
Aug 14 Patchy rai... 27°c 25°c 22 km/h 66% 0.7 mm 1010 mb 83% 06:05 AM 06:26 PM |
Friday
Aug 15 Patchy rai... 27°c 25°c 19 km/h 60% 0.7 mm 1009 mb 83% 06:05 AM 06:25 PM |
Saturday
Aug 16 Patchy rai... 27°c 25°c 22 km/h 75% 1.7 mm 1009 mb 81% 06:05 AM 06:25 PM |
Sunday
Aug 17 Patchy rai... 27°c 25°c 24 km/h 70% 0.9 mm 1009 mb 81% 06:05 AM 06:24 PM |
Monday
Aug 18 Patchy rai... 28°c 25°c 23 km/h 70% 1.3 mm 1009 mb 81% 06:05 AM 06:24 PM |
Weather Colombo
Colombo is the largest city in Sri Lanka, in southern Asia, and is located on the west coast of the island. The capital city draws together all the colours and cultures of the island nation, which makes it a fantastic place to visit.
The historic centre of Colombo is Fort, the main business district of the city.
When is the best month to visit Colombo?
Visiting during the dry season is considered the best time to see Colombo. Temperatures can get quite high during this period, so the best time of the day to go sightseeing is in the morning or evening.
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Climate in Colombo
The weather in Colombo is fairly temperate throughout the year, similar to the climate in southern India, in that it experiences two monsoons and a dry season. From December to March the weather remains fairly dry.
The average temperature in Colombo is 28ºC and the maximum temperature is 31ºC. The temperature drops down to an average of 22ºC between November and March. The humidity is very high in Colombo and rainfall fluctuates depending on the dry and wet seasons.
Monsoon Seasons in Colombo
The monsoon seasons take place in two phases - May to August and October to January. These seasons play an important role in agricultural growth. In May, Colombo experiences its highest level of precipitation. The average temperature remains at about 28ºC, which is the average temperature all through the year.
Rainfall during this period is highest in May and June and begins to get lower in the middle months of July and August.
Dry Season in Colombo
In Colombo, dry season is a hot and humid lasting from December to March, with an average temperature at around 27ºC. The lowest rainfall level occurs during February. The highest temperatures are reached in February and March, when it can reach up to 36ºC.
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What to pack and wear in Colombo?
As the weather in Colombo can be hot during the dry season, wear lightweight, cotton clothes such as shorts and T-shirts for a comfortable visit.
If you are planning on visiting temples, out of respect for the local traditions, wear clothing that covers your shoulders, chest and knees.
Sun glasses and sun cream should also be packed to protect from the bright sun.
If you are planning on visiting during a wet season, make sure to bring with you suitable waterproof clothing as only an umbrella may not be enough during the heavy downfalls.
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