Best Time to Visit Colombo for a City Trip | Weather by Month

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City Trips Potential

50/100

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Based on optimal climate

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27°C – 29°C

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Planning a city trip to Colombo?

The best time to visit Colombo for a city trip is January, February, March, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Colombo

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	31°	83	5.1	74%	shoulder
February	45Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	83	4.8	72%	shoulder
March	38Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	33°	83	5.4	73%	shoulder
April	25Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	33°	174	10.8	77%	wet
May	26Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	32°	171	9.6	79%	wet
June	32Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	31°	111	9.8	79%	shoulder
July	36Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	31°	89	8.2	79%	shoulder
August	34Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	31°	133	8.9	78%	shoulder
September	28Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	28°	31°	199	10.8	78%	wet
October	27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	31°	284	14.7	80%	wet
November	28Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	31°	328	15.4	80%	wet
December	36Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	30°	178	11.3	78%	wet