Best time to visit Colombo

Q: When is the best time to visit Colombo?

The best time to visit Colombo is January, February, March, November and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Colombo?

The hottest time of year in Colombo is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Colombo?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Colombo with 382mm on average. There are normally 14 days in May with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Colombo?

The sunniest time of year in Colombo is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Colombo?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Colombo in April when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Colombo?

The best time to visit Colombo is January, February, March, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Jan
31
Feb
32
Mar
32
Apr
31
May
30
Jun
30
Jul
30
Aug
30
Sep
30
Oct
30
Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
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9
Feb
9
Mar
8
Apr
6
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
7
Nov
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in Colombo?

The hottest time of year in Colombo is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Colombo?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Colombo with 382mm on average. There are normally 14 days in May with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Colombo?

The sunniest time of year in Colombo is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Colombo?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Colombo in April when the water temperature reaches 30°C.