Colombo · WinterMonth summary
Colombo weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Colombo in January?
✅ 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: Favourable conditions in January (7.7/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Colombo in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Colombo enjoys 30°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 43% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 73°F | 86°F | 43% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 73°F | 88°F | 37% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 75°F | 88°F | 59% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 77°F | 88°F | 82% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 79°F | 86°F | 96% | 0.5in | 9.1h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 77°F | 84°F | 97% | 0.4in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 77°F | 84°F | 88% | 0.3in | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 77°F | 82°F | 90% | 0.3in | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 77°F | 84°F | 92% | 0.4in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 75°F | 84°F | 91% | 0.4in | 8.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 75°F | 84°F | 82% | 0.5in | 8.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 73°F | 86°F | 58% | 0.2in | 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 January, Colombo averages 86°F, 43% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
January vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Colombo in January
Is January a good time to visit Colombo?
January is an excellent time to visit Colombo (score 7.7/10). With 86°F, 11.2h of sunshine and 43% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Colombo in January?
With 86°F max and 11.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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