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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 49 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 63 mm |
| March | 28° / 83° | 130 mm |
| April | 29° / 83° | 239 mm |
| May | 28° / 83° | 306 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 157 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 108 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 78 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 154 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 344 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 305 mm |
| December | 26° / 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.