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Sri Lanka · Monthly climate data and best time to visit
Very low rainfall throughout the year with plenty of sunshine. The dry heat is generally more tolerable than humid conditions, but hydration is essential.
Colombo enjoys favorable weather for most of the year, with January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December all meeting our criteria for comfortable temperatures and low rainfall. You have plenty of flexibility when planning your stay.
Based on comfortable temperatures (18-30C) and low rainfall (<100mm)
* Source: Open-Meteo historical averages
| Month | Season | Avg | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Best | ☀️25.8°C | 30°C | 22.6°C | ☀️5mm Dry | 80% |
| February | Best | ☀️26.7°C | 31.2°C | 23°C | ☀️1.6mm Dry | 77% |
| March | Best | ☀️27.1°C | 30.9°C | 23.7°C | ☀️3.9mm Dry | 80% |
| April | Best | ☀️27.3°C | 30.7°C | 24.5°C | 5.4mm |
Winter brings warm, comfortable weather to Colombo with average temperatures around 26°C. Low rainfall makes this an excellent season for digital nomads who enjoy working outdoors.
Spring brings warm, comfortable weather to Colombo with average temperatures around 27°C. Low rainfall makes this an excellent season for digital nomads who enjoy working outdoors.
Summer brings warm, comfortable weather to Colombo with average temperatures around 27°C. Low rainfall makes this an excellent season for digital nomads who enjoy working outdoors.
Autumn brings warm, comfortable weather to Colombo with average temperatures around 26°C. Low rainfall makes this an excellent season for digital nomads who enjoy working outdoors.
The best months to visit Colombo are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable (18-30°C) and rainfall is low (under 100mm).
The hottest month in Colombo is May with an average temperature of 27.4°C and highs reaching 29.7°C.
Colombo does not experience a significant rainy season — rainfall stays below 100mm in all months.
No, Colombo does not typically experience snow. The coldest month is January with lows around 22.6°C.
| 83% |
| May | Best | ☀️27.4°C | 29.7°C | 25.3°C | ☀️14.1mm Dry | 85% |
| June | Best | ☀️27°C | 28.9°C | 25.1°C | ☀️10.5mm Dry | 85% |
| July | Best | ☀️26.9°C | 28.7°C | 25.3°C | ☀️8.1mm Dry | 84% |
| August | Best | ☀️26.6°C | 28.5°C | 25°C | ☀️8mm Dry | 84% |
| September | Best | ☀️26.6°C | 28.6°C | 24.7°C | ☀️10.5mm Dry | 85% |
| October | Best | ☀️26.1°C | 28.6°C | 24.1°C | ☀️12.7mm Dry | 86% |
| November | Best | ☀️25.6°C | 28.7°C | 23.3°C | ☀️14.9mm Dry | 87% |
| December | Best | ☀️25.9°C | 29.7°C | 23.1°C | ☀️6.2mm Dry | 83% |