Colombo · WinterMonth summary
Colombo weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Colombo in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Colombo in February: 31°C and 11.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Colombo in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in February
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Even in winter, Colombo enjoys 31°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (7.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Colombo averages 31°C, 37% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
February vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Colombo in February
Is February a good time to visit Colombo?
February is an excellent time to visit Colombo (score 7.8/10). With 31°C, 11.7h of sunshine and 37% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Colombo in February?
With 31°C max and 11.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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