Colombo Weather Forecast
Colombo weather: 77°F, heavy drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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).
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.
Recent extremes in Colombo
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Colombo compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Colombo.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandaranaike International Airport | 18 mi | 80°F | about the same | 115 in |
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 heavy drizzle. Humidity is 91% and wind is 7 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 6:06 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 25, 2026 at 6:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
