Best Time to Visit Bandaranaike International Airport
Best time to visit Bandaranaike International Airport: February and March. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Bandaranaike International Airport
Go in February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, June and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Bandaranaike International Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 73° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 91° | 74° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 90° | 75° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 89° | 77° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 87° | 78° | 15,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 85° | 78° | 12,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 85° | 78° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 84° | 77° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 84° | 77° | 12,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 84° | 75° | 15,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 85° | 74° | 23,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 86° | 74° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Bandaranaike International Airport compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Bandaranaike International Airport.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 18 mi | 80°F | about the same | 124 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 33 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, June and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Bandaranaike International Airport is an airport in Sri Lanka. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in Bandaranaike International Airport with light drizzle. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 76°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 99%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Bandaranaike International Airport is February and March. The climate is tropical. May, June and September tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 73°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 85°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Bandaranaike International Airport today at 8.3/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Bandaranaike International Airport right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:38 AM, Aug 24 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 84° / 76°
Drizzle · 94% rain · wind 15 mph
🌦️ 84° / 76°
Drizzle · 88% rain · wind 14 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bandaranaike International Airport?
Bandaranaike International Airport is an airport in Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 7.1808, 79.8841. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Bandaranaike International Airport right now?
It is currently 84°F (29°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 72% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Bandaranaike International Airport?
February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Bandaranaike International Airport, which has a tropical climate. May, June and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Bandaranaike International Airport in?
Bandaranaike International Airport observes Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30). The local time is 9:38 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 9:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
