Climate normals · 1970–2000
Colombo Climate
Colombo is a city in Sri Lanka (36) with a population of about 648,034. Its average annual temperature is 27.7°C (82°F), with roughly 2445 mm of rain per year.
27.7°C
Avg Temp
2445
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Colombo Climate
Colombo has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F) and receives about 2445 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.7°C
Avg Temp
2445
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 67 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 78 mm |
| March | 28° / 83° | 144 mm |
| April | 29° / 83° | 263 mm |
| May | 29° / 83° | 361 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 210 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 136 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 104 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 202 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 385 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 336 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 159 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Colombo
The most comfortable months to visit Colombo are typically January, February and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 32°C high). The coldest is December (near 23°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Colombo are typically January, February and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Colombo, Sri Lanka has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C and about 2445 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Colombo average about 32°C (90°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.