Geography of Bandaranaike International Airport
Geography of Bandaranaike International Airport: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Bandaranaike International Airport
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Coordinates: 7°10′50.9″N 79°53′2.8″E (7.1808, 79.8841)
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Summary
Bandaranaike International Airport is an airport in Sri Lanka. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 80°F (27°C) in Bandaranaike International Airport with mainly clear. It feels like 85°F. Today runs from 76°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 94%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Bandaranaike International Airport is February and March. The climate is tropical. May, June and September tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 73°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 86°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 Bandaranaike International Airport today at 8.7/10. Gusts to 34 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.
Climate in Bandaranaike International Airport 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° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 91° | 74° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 90° | 75° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 89° | 77° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 87° | 78° | 15,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 85° | 78° | 12,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 85° | 78° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 84° | 77° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 84° | 77° | 12,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 84° | 75° | 15,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 85° | 74° | 23,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 86° | 74° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bandaranaike International Airport?
Bandaranaike International Airport is an airport in Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 7.1808, 79.8841. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Bandaranaike International Airport right now?
It is currently 80°F (27°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Bandaranaike International Airport?
February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Bandaranaike International Airport, which has a tropical climate. May, June and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Bandaranaike International Airport in?
Bandaranaike International Airport observes Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30). The local time is 1:30 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 1:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
