Colombo Weather Forecast
Colombo weather: 77°F, light showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Colombo
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 76° | 100% · 2,7 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 75° | 99% · 1,9 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Showers | 84° / 75° | 100% · 1,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 82° / 76° | 98% · 1,1 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 76° | 100% · 1,3 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 76° | 82% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 75° | 74% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 9 |
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 84° / 75°
Showers · 100% rain · wind 11 mph
⛈️ 82° / 76°
Thunderstorm · 98% rain · wind 12 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, 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 May, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 77°F (25°C) with light showers. Humidity is 94% and wind is 6 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 7:42 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 October 22, 2026 at 7:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
