Best Time to Visit Colombo
Best time to visit Colombo: February and March. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Colombo
Go in February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Colombo 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° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 90° | 74° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 89° | 75° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 89° | 77° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 87° | 78° | 17,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 85° | 78° | 13,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 85° | 78° | 9,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 84° | 77° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 84° | 76° | 14,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 84° | 75° | 16,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 84° | 74° | 18,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 86° | 74° | 8,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Colombo compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Colombo.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandaranaike International Airport | 18 mi | 80°F | about the same | 115 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 32 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Colombo is a city in Sri Lanka. Colombo is known for Indian Ocean capital and colonial quarter. It has a population of about 750.000.
Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Colombo with partly cloudy. It feels like 87°F. Today runs from 76°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Colombo is February and March. The climate is tropical. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 73°F.
The closest major airport is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 18 mi away.
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 Colombo today at 8.7/10. Gusts to 32 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 Colombo right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:47 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 85° / 76°
Light showers · 100% rain · wind 13 mph
🌦️ 83° / 76°
Drizzle · 94% rain · wind 10 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Colombo?
Colombo is a city in Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 6.9271, 79.8612. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Colombo right now?
It is currently 81°F (27°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 79% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Colombo, which has a tropical climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Colombo in?
Colombo observes Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30). The local time is 7:47 PM.
How many people live in Colombo?
Colombo has a population of approximately 750.000.
What is the nearest airport to Colombo?
The closest airports are Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), 18 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 23, 2026 at 7:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
