Best Time to Visit Colombo
Sri Lanka · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Colombo are January, February and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Colombo sees its warmest weather in March, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in July (around 30°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2397mm — October is typically the wettest month (~359mm) and February the driest (~77mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from April to December — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 23°C | 80mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 32° / 24°C | 77mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 32° / 25°C | 103mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 32° / 25°C | 249mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 32° / 26°C | 314mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| June | 31° / 26°C | 197mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 30° / 26°C | 123mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 30° / 26°C | 116mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 30° / 25°C | 264mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 30° / 25°C | 359mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 31° / 24°C | 346mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 31° / 24°C | 171mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Colombo?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Colombo are January, February and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Colombo?
- March is typically the hottest month in Colombo, with average daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Colombo?
- October is usually the wettest month, with around 359mm of precipitation.