Colombo Weather Forecast
Colombo weather: 79°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Air quality and pollen in Colombo
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Weather in Colombo right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:29 PM, Oct 23 local time.
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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 79°F (26°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 93% and wind is 2 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 10:29 PM.
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 23, 2026 at 10:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
