Geography of Colombo
Geography of Colombo: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is 18 mi to the north, Velana International Airport is 475 mi to the south-west, Maldives is 476 mi to the south-west and Male is 476 mi to the south-west.
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Coordinates: 6°55′37.6″N 79°51′40.3″E (6.9271, 79.8612)
Quick facts about Colombo
Summary
Colombo is a city in Sri Lanka. Colombo is known for Indian Ocean capital and colonial quarter. It has a population of about 750.000.
Right now it is 85°F (29°C) in Colombo with light drizzle. It feels like 92°F. Today runs from 80°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 94%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Colombo is February and March. The climate is tropical. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 73°F.
The closest major airport is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 18 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 85°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 Colombo today at 8.1/10. 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.
Climate in Colombo 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° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 90° | 74° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 89° | 75° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 89° | 77° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 87° | 78° | 17,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 85° | 78° | 13,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 85° | 78° | 9,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 84° | 77° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 84° | 76° | 14,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 84° | 75° | 16,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 84° | 74° | 18,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 86° | 74° | 8,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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 Asia.
What is the weather like in Colombo right now?
It is currently 85°F (29°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 68% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Colombo, which has a tropical climate. May, June and July 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 4:08 AM.
How many people live in Colombo?
Colombo has a population of approximately 750.000.
What is the nearest airport to Colombo?
The closest airports are Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), 18 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 4:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
