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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Negombo Climate

Negombo is a city in Sri Lanka (36) with a population of about 137,223. Its average annual temperature is 27.4°C (81°F), with roughly 2062 mm of rain per year.

27.4°C

Avg Temp

2062

Precip (mm/yr)

Apr

Hottest Month

Dec

Coldest Month


Negombo Climate

Negombo has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F) and receives about 2062 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

27.4°C

Avg Temp

2062

Precip (mm/yr)

Apr

Hottest Month

Dec

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Negombo — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 80°49 mm
February27° / 81°63 mm
March28° / 83°130 mm
April29° / 83°239 mm
May28° / 83°306 mm
June28° / 82°157 mm
July28° / 82°108 mm
August28° / 82°78 mm
September28° / 82°154 mm
October27° / 81°344 mm
November27° / 80°305 mm
December26° / 79°129 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 Negombo

The most comfortable months to visit Negombo 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 22°C low). October is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Negombo are typically January, February and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Negombo, Sri Lanka has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C and about 2062 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December.

In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Negombo 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.