Sri Lanka Klima and Average Wetter
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.
| Mo.at | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 30° | 23° | 162 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Februar | 32° | 24° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| März | 32° | 24° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 32° | 25° | 159 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mai | 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 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | 30° | 24° | 221 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Tropical. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Sri Lanka
Hochest 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
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Beste Reisezeit Sri Lanka
Go in Februar and März. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Mai, 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 29°C is in line mit the 29°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Böen und 51 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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 und August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 2°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What und pack, what und skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- So.glasses, 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 während gusts stay above 51 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Mai, Juni and Juli – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Sri Lanka ist ein Land in Asien. Sri Lanka ist ein Land in Asia mit der Hauptstadt Colombo. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 22 million. Die Hauptstadt ist Colombo.
Aktuell sind es 27°C (81°F) in Sri Lanka mit teilweise bewölkt. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 31°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 24°C und 29°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 100%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 6.7/10 – ordentlich — wetter beachten.
Die beste Reisezeit für Sri Lanka is Februar and März. Das Klima ist tropical. Mai, Juni and Juli sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Februar ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 32°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 23°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 28 km away.
Kurz gesagt. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 29°C is in line mit the 29°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 6 PM und 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sri Lanka today at 8.7/10. Böen und 51 km/h 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.
Quick facts about Sri Lanka
| Typ | Land |
|---|---|
| Kontinent | Asien |
| Kontinent | Asien |
| Koordinaten | 6°55′37.6″N 79°51′40.3″E (6.9271, 79.8612) |
| Capital | Colombo |
| Bevölkerung | 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 |
| Zeitzone | Asia/Colombo |
| Ortszeit | 3:10 PM (UTC+05:30) |
| Beste Mo.ate | Februar and März |
| Klima | Tropical |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka ist ein Land in Asien. Its coordinates are 6.9271, 79.8612. It lies in Asien.
What is the weather like in Sri Lanka jetzt?
It is currently 27°C (81°F) mit teilweise bewölkt. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 79% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Sri Lanka?
Februar and März offer the most comfortable conditions in Sri Lanka, which has a tropical climate. Mai, 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 Ortszeit is 3:10 PM.
How many people live in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a population of approximately 22 million.
What is the nearest airport und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 23, 2026 at 3:10 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
