City in Sri Lanka

Colombo Climat and Average Météo

Climat of Colombo: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌦️ 26°C now🕔 10:37 AM local📅 Best: février and mars👥 750.000

Climat in Colombo month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfémaravrmaijuijuisepoctnovdéLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MoisMax moyenneMin moyennePrécipitationsÉvaluation
janvier30°23°162 mm★★★☆☆
février32°24°71 mm★★★★☆
mars32°24°92 mm★★★★☆
avril32°25°159 mm★★★☆☆
mai30°25°436 mm★★☆☆☆
juin29°25°349 mm★★☆☆☆
juillet29°26°237 mm★★★☆☆
août29°25°219 mm★★★☆☆
septembre29°25°236 mm★★★☆☆
octobre29°24°411 mm★★★☆☆
novembre29°24°466 mm★★★☆☆
décembre30°24°221 mm★★★☆☆

Climat type: Tropical. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Colombo

Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day35°Cfév 28, 2024
Coldest night20°Cjan 17, 2024
Wettest day218 mmnov 28, 2025

How Colombo compares avec nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Colombo.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Bandaranaike International Airport28 km27°Cabout the same2843 mm

Meilleur moment pour visiter Colombo

Go in février and mars. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: mai, juin and juillet – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

janvier★★★☆☆
février★★★★☆
mars★★★★☆
avril★★★☆☆
mai★★☆☆☆
juin★★☆☆☆
juillet★★★☆☆
août★★★☆☆
septembre★★★☆☆
octobre★★★☆☆
novembre★★★☆☆
décembre★★★☆☆

What this means for Colombo

Compared avec normal

Today is about average for octobre. The forecast high of 30°C is in line avec the 29°C typical for this month.

Pluie chance explained

A 92% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 23 mm is forecast, which is enough à soak trails and slow traffic.

Voyage and driving

Visibilité is down à 2,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juin à août.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 2°C – an unusually even climate through the year.

What à pack, what à skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • dim.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
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid mai, juin and juillet – historically the least comfortable months here.

Résumé

Colombo is a city in Sri Lanka. Colombo is known for Indian Ocean capital and colonial quarter. Sa population est d’environ 750.000.

Actuellement, il fait 26°C (78°F) in Colombo avec bruine. La température ressentie est de 31°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 25°C à 30°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 92%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 5.7/10 – correct — adaptez vos activités à la météo.

La meilleure période pour visiter Colombo is février and mars. Le climat est tropical. mai, juin and juillet sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. février est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 32°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 23°C.

L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 28 km away.

En termes simples. Today is about average for octobre. The forecast high of 30°C is in line avec the 29°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 5 PM à 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Colombo today at 9.7/10. Visibilité is down à 2,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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 Colombo

TypeCity
PaysSri Lanka
ContinentAsie
Coordonnées6°55′37.6″N 79°51′40.3″E (6.9271, 79.8612)
Population750.000
Known forIndian Ocean capital and colonial quarter
Heure locale10:37 AM (UTC+05:30)
Meilleurs moisfévrier and mars
ClimatTropical

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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 Asie.

What is the weather like in Colombo maintenant?

It is currently 26°C (78°F) avec bruine. Humidité is 95% and wind is 5 km/h.

When is the best time à visit Colombo?

février and mars offer the most comfortable conditions in Colombo, which has a tropical climate. mai, juin and juillet are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Colombo in?

Colombo observes Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30). The heure locale is 10:37 AM.

How many people live in Colombo?

Colombo has a population of approximately 750.000.

What is the nearest airport à Colombo?

The closest airports are Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), 28 km away.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prévisions and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Qualité de l’air and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 10:37 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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