Colombo Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Colombo: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Colombo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 30° | 23° | 162 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | 32° | 24° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 32° | 24° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 32° | 25° | 159 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 30° | 25° | 436 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | 29° | 25° | 349 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 29° | 26° | 237 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 29° | 25° | 219 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 29° | 25° | 236 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 29° | 24° | 411 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 29° | 24° | 466 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 30° | 24° | 221 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Tropical. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Colombo
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Colombo compares met 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 |
Beste reistijd Colombo
Go in februari and maart. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mei, juni and juli – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Colombo
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 31°C is 2.4°C above the 29°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
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 en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 2°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, 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 mei, juni and juli – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Colombo is a city in Sri Lanka. Colombo is known for Indian Ocean capital and colonial quarter. Er wonen ongeveer 750.000.
Op dit moment is het 25°C (76°F) in Colombo met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 30°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 25°C en 31°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 7.3/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om Colombo is februari and maart. Het klimaat is tropical. mei, juni and juli zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 32°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 23°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 28 km away.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 31°C is 2.4°C above the 29°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Colombo today at 8.7/10. 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 Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 6.9271, 79.8612. It lies in Azië.
What is the weather like in Colombo nu?
It is currently 25°C (76°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 93% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Colombo?
februari and maart offer the most comfortable conditions in Colombo, which has a tropical climate. mei, juni and juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Colombo in?
Colombo observes Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30). The lokale tijd is 6:04 AM.
How many people live in Colombo?
Colombo has a population of approximately 750.000.
What is the nearest airport en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 6:04 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
