City in Sri Lanka

Colombo Klimat and Average Väder

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

⛅ 27°C now🕔 7:29 AM local📅 Best: februari and mars👥 750.000

Klimat in Colombo month by month

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

janfebmaraprmajjunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånadAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januari30°23°162 mm★★★☆☆
februari32°24°71 mm★★★★☆
mars32°24°92 mm★★★★☆
april32°25°159 mm★★★☆☆
maj30°25°436 mm★★☆☆☆
juni29°25°349 mm★★☆☆☆
juli29°26°237 mm★★★☆☆
augusti29°25°219 mm★★★☆☆
september29°25°236 mm★★★☆☆
oktober29°24°411 mm★★★☆☆
november29°24°466 mm★★★☆☆
december30°24°221 mm★★★☆☆

Klimat type: Tropical. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Colombo

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

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

How Colombo compares med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Colombo.

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

Bästa tiden att besöka Colombo

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

Hardest months: maj, juni and juli - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januari★★★☆☆
februari★★★★☆
mars★★★★☆
april★★★☆☆
maj★★☆☆☆
juni★★☆☆☆
juli★★★☆☆
augusti★★★☆☆
september★★★☆☆
oktober★★★☆☆
november★★★☆☆
december★★★☆☆

What this means for Colombo

Compared med normal

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

Regn chance explained

A 99% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Resor and driving

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 juni och augusti.

Worth knowing

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

What och pack, what och skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • sönglasses, 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 maj, juni and juli - historically the least comfortable months here.

Sammanfattning

Colombo is a city in Sri Lanka. Colombo is known for Indian Ocean capital and colonial quarter. Befolkningen är cirka 750.000.

Just nu är det 27°C (81°F) in Colombo med delvis molnigt. Det känns som 34°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 25°C och 30°C. Risken för nederbörd är 99%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - bra förhållanden.

Bästa tiden att besöka Colombo is februari and mars. Klimatet är tropical. maj, juni and juli tend och be the least comfortable months. februari is the warmest month med average highs near 32°C, while januari is the coldest med lows near 23°C.

The closest major airport is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 28 km away.

Enkelt förklarat. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 30°C is in line med the 29°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 8 AM och 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Colombo today at 9.5/10. 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.

Quick facts about Colombo

TypCity
LandSri Lanka
KontinentAsien
Koordinater6°55′37.6″N 79°51′40.3″E (6.9271, 79.8612)
Befolkning750.000
Known forIndian Ocean capital and colonial quarter
Lokal tid7:29 AM (UTC+05:30)
Best monthsfebruari and mars
KlimatTropical

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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 Asien.

What is the weather like in Colombo just nu?

It is currently 27°C (81°F) med delvis molnigt. Luftfuktighet is 87% and wind is 3 km/h.

When is the best time och visit Colombo?

februari and mars offer the most comfortable conditions in Colombo, which has a tropical climate. maj, 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 7:29 AM.

How many people live in Colombo?

Colombo has a population of approximately 750.000.

What is the nearest airport och 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.
Prognos and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klimat 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 oktober 1, 2026 at 7:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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