Colombo Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Colombo: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Colombo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | 30° | 23° | 162 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 32° | 24° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 32° | 24° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 32° | 25° | 159 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Μάι | 30° | 25° | 436 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 29° | 25° | 349 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | 29° | 26° | 237 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | 29° | 25° | 219 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 29° | 25° | 236 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | 29° | 24° | 411 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 29° | 24° | 466 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 30° | 24° | 221 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Tropical. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Colombo
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Colombo compares με nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Colombo.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandaranaike International Airport | 28 km | 27°C | about the same | 2843 mm |
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Colombo
Go in Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Μάι, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Colombo
Today is slightly cooler than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 27°C is 1.8°C below the 29°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 44 mm is forecast, which is enough έως 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 Ιούνιος έως Αύγουστος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 2°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Κυρglasses, 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 Μάι, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Colombo is a city in Σρι Λάνκα. Colombo is known for Indian Ocean capital and colonial quarter. Ο πληθυσμός είναι περίπου 750.000.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 26°C (78°F) in Colombo με light showers. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 31°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 25°C έως 27°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.8/10 - Μέτριες — σχεδιάστε ανάλογα με τον καιρό.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Colombo is Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος. Το κλίμα είναι tropical. Μάι, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Φεβρουάριος is the warmest month με average highs near 32°C, while Ιανουάριος is the coldest με lows near 23°C.
The closest major airport is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 28 km away.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is slightly cooler than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 27°C is 1.8°C below the 29°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 7 AM έως 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Colombo today at 9.5/10. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Colombo?
Colombo is a city in Σρι Λάνκα. Its coordinates are 6.9271, 79.8612. It lies in Ασία.
What is the weather like in Colombo τώρα?
It is currently 26°C (78°F) με light showers. Υγρασία is 93% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Colombo?
Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος offer the most comfortable conditions in Colombo, which has a tropical climate. Μάι, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος 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 1:14 AM.
How many people live in Colombo?
Colombo has a population of approximately 750.000.
What is the nearest airport έως Colombo?
The closest airports are Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), 28 km away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα 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 Οκτώβριος 23, 2026 at 1:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
