Sri Lanka Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Sri Lanka: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Sri Lanka month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 30° | 23° | 162 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | 32° | 24° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marts | 32° | 24° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 32° | 25° | 159 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 30° | 25° | 436 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | 29° | 25° | 349 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 29° | 26° | 237 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| august | 29° | 25° | 167 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 29° | 25° | 372 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 29° | 24° | 411 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 29° | 24° | 466 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 30° | 24° | 221 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Tropical. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Sri Lanka
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Klima by airport in Sri Lanka
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Klima by city in Sri Lanka
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Bedste rejsetid Sri Lanka
Go in februar and marts. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maj, juni and juli - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Sri Lanka
Today is about average for august. The forecast high of 28°C is in line med the 29°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 29 mm is forecast, which is enough og soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni og august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 2°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What og pack, what og skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sønglasses, 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
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maj, juni and juli - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Sri Lanka er et land i Asien. Sri Lanka er et land i Asia med hovedstad Colombo. Der bor omkring 22 million. Hovedstaden er Colombo.
Lige nu er det 26°C (79°F) in Sri Lanka med byger. Det føles som 30°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 25°C og 28°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - rimelige — planlæg efter vejret.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Sri Lanka is februar and marts. Klimaet er tropical. maj, juni and juli tend og be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 32°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near 23°C.
The closest major airport is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 28 km away.
Kort sagt. Today is about average for august. The forecast high of 28°C is in line med the 29°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 6 PM og 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sri Lanka today at 9.3/10. 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.
Quick facts about Sri Lanka
| Type | Land |
|---|---|
| Kontinent | Asien |
| Kontinent | Asien |
| Koordinater | 6°55′37.6″N 79°51′40.3″E (6.9271, 79.8612) |
| Capital | Colombo |
| Befolkning | 22.000.000 |
| Area | 65.610 km² |
| ISO code | LK |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | LKA |
| Currency | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) |
| Languages | Sinhala, Tamil |
| Calling code | +94 |
| Tidszone | Asia/Colombo |
| Lokal tid | 2:14 PM (UTC+05:30) |
| Best months | februar and marts |
| Klima | Tropical |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka er et land i Asien. Its coordinates are 6.9271, 79.8612. It lies in Asien.
What is the weather like in Sri Lanka lige nu?
It is currently 26°C (79°F) med byger. Luftfugtighed is 87% and wind is 12 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Sri Lanka?
februar and marts offer the most comfortable conditions in Sri Lanka, which has a tropical climate. maj, juni and juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Sri Lanka in?
Sri Lanka observes Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30). The local time is 2:14 PM.
How many people live in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a population of approximately 22 million.
What is the nearest airport og Sri Lanka?
The closest airports are Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), 28 km away.
What places are in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka covers 2 places in this atlas, including Bandaranaike International Airport and Colombo.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 25, 2026 at 2:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
