Colombo, Sri LankaQuick decision
When to visit Colombo?
🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
23°C–31°C in February
🌧 Least rain
37% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
May (96%)
📅 Best score
7.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Fort & GangaramayaYear-round — colonial quarter, eclectic Buddhist temple.
Sri Lankan cuisineYear-round — rice and curry, kottu roti, Pettah street food.
Pettah MarketYear-round — chaotic and colorful bazaar, spices, textiles.
BudgetMay–Sep — southwest monsoon but Colombo manageable, low prices.
Monthly climate data
Colombo weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 23°C | 30°C | 43% | 3.3 | 11.2h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 23°C | 31°C | 37% | 1.8 | 11.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 24°C | 31°C | 59% | 3.3 | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 25°C | 31°C | 82% | 5.0 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 26°C | 30°C | 96% | 13.6 | 9.1h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 25°C | 29°C | 97% | 10.5 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 25°C | 29°C | 88% | 7.4 | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 25°C | 28°C | 90% | 7.8 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 25°C | 29°C | 92% | 9.7 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 24°C | 29°C | 91% | 11.3 | 8.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 24°C | 29°C | 82% | 13.8 | 8.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 30°C | 58% | 4.9 | 10.5h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 31°C, 79% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 29°C, 92% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°C, 88% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 30°C, 46% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
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FAQ
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February is ideal with 37% rainy days and 31°C.
May is the wettest month with 96% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 31°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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