Colombo Weather Forecast
Colombo weather: 83°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 83°F (29°C) in Colombo with overcast. It feels like 92°F. Today runs from 76°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - 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 8.6/10. 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.
Active alerts for Colombo
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Weather in Colombo right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:19 AM, Aug 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Colombo
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 76° | 100% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌧️ Showers | 81° / 75° | 100% · 1,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 82° / 76° | 99% · 0,8 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 82° / 77° | 98% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 81° / 76° | 100% · 1,3 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 75° | 98% · 0,5 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 75° | 93% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 77° | 84% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 79° | 88% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 77° | 91% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 75° | 90% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 76° | 76% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 75° | 85% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 77° | 85% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 76° | 81% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 78° | 72% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 9 |
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).
Weather map for Colombo
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Air quality and pollen in Colombo
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Colombo
Go in February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 83°F (29°C) with overcast. Humidity is 78% and wind is 8 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 11:19 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 24, 2026 at 11:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
