Colombo Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Colombo: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Colombo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 30° | 23° | 162 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | 32° | 24° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 32° | 24° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 32° | 25° | 159 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 30° | 25° | 436 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | 29° | 25° | 349 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 29° | 26° | 237 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| august | 29° | 25° | 219 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 29° | 25° | 236 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 29° | 24° | 411 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 29° | 24° | 466 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 30° | 24° | 221 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Tropical. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Colombo
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Colombo compares med 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 tid å besøke Colombo
Go in februar and mars. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mai, 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 til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 2°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sønglasses, 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 mai, juni and juli - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Colombo is a city in Sri Lanka. Colombo is known for Indian Ocean capital and colonial quarter. Befolkningen er rundt 750.000.
Akkurat nå er det 25°C (77°F) in Colombo med klar himmel. Det føles som 31°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 25°C til 31°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Colombo is februar and mars. Klimaet er tropical. mai, juni and juli tend til be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 32°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near 23°C.
The closest major airport is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 28 km away.
Kort sagt. 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 til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Colombo today at 8.8/10. 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 Asia.
What is the weather like in Colombo akkurat nå?
It is currently 25°C (77°F) med klar himmel. Luftfuktighet is 91% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Colombo?
februar and mars offer the most comfortable conditions in Colombo, which has a tropical climate. mai, 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 local time is 7:57 AM.
How many people live in Colombo?
Colombo has a population of approximately 750.000.
What is the nearest airport til 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 7:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
