Colombo Weather Forecast
Colombo weather: 79°F, light showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Colombo
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 28 mph and 1 thunderstorm day in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 2,1 in, 6,4 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Colombo
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
16-day forecast for Colombo
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 75° | 100% · 2,1 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 84° / 74° | 82% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌧️ Showers | 81° / 76° | 100% · 1,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 82° / 76° | 87% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 75° | 84% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 75° | 75% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 85° / 75° | 65% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 74° | 69% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 73° | 73% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 85° / 73° | 73% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 86° / 74° | 80% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 85° / 73° | 90% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 74° | 90% · 0,5 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 73° | 92% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 85° / 73° | 85% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | -- / -- | 77% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 7 |
What this means for Colombo
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 80°F is 4°F below the 84°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 2,1 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibility is down to 1,7 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 36°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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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 showers. Humidity is 90% and wind is 9 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 9:45 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 26, 2026 at 9:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
