Tomorrow in Colombo looks
overcast, with a high of 83°
and an overnight low of 80°.
There is a 73% chance of rain - plan accordingly.
Winds top out near 9 mph,
and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).
Colombo has a tropical wet-and-dry climate.
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°,
and November the coldest, when nights fall to around 74°.
May brings the most rain, on about 30 days,
while February is the sunniest, with 11.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Over a whole year it rains on roughly 280 days.
Barely, by temperature: only 2°C separates the average warmest month from the average coolest. What changes instead is rainfall - May against February.
When is Colombo at its hottest?
April, averaging 88°F (31°C) by day and 77°F (25°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 96°F (36°C).
Is Colombo cold in winter?
November nights average 74°F (24°C). Cold never really arrives.
Which month is coolest in Colombo?
November, with highs of 84°F (29°C) and lows near 74°F (24°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 65°F (18°C).
Which month is wettest in Colombo?
May, at 16.5 inches (418 mm) over about 30 days. February is the driest month, at 2.1 inches (54 mm).
Is there snow in Colombo?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Colombo shows no regular measurable snowfall.
How many rainy days does Colombo get in a year?
About 280 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 111.6 inches (2836 mm). That works out at roughly 10.1 mm on an average wet day.
What is the best month to go to Colombo?
The best time to visit Colombo is generally June to September and January to February, when humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 85°F (29°C), with rain on about 22 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in June.