Colombo Weather
Colombo weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.
Colombo current weather
Colombo now (local time 16:30)
29°C
Overcast
- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 69%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
24° – 31°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Colombo 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
31°
25°
💧97%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
29°
25°
💧92%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
30°
24°
💧100%
Wed
10/7
⛈️
30°
24°
💧100%
Thu
10/8
⛈️
30°
24°
💧100%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
29°
24°
💧100%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
29°
24°
💧100%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
27°
23°
💧96%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
30°
24°
💧96%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
30°
23°
💧92%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
30°
24°
💧94%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
30°
24°
💧96%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
30°
24°
💧94%
Sat
10/17
⛈️
30°
24°
💧94%
Best time to visit Colombo
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Colombo are Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is March (average high 31°C) and the coldest is July (average low 25°C).
Colombo climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 30°C | 23°C | 76 mm | 80% | +10°C |
| FebBest | 31°C | 23°C | 71 mm | 77% | +9°C |
| MarBest | 31°C | 25°C | 115 mm | 76% | +8°C |
| Apr | 31°C | 26°C | 226 mm | 81% | +5°C |
| May | 30°C | 27°C | 224 mm | 86% | +1°C |
| JunBest | 29°C | 26°C | 143 mm | 87% | -1°C |
| JulBest | 28°C | 25°C | 99 mm | 87% | -2°C |
| AugBest | 29°C | 25°C | 113 mm | 86% | -2°C |
| SepBest | 29°C | 25°C | 162 mm | 85% | -1°C |
| Oct | 29°C | 25°C | 292 mm | 85% | +1°C |
| Nov | 29°C | 25°C | 305 mm | 85% | +4°C |
| Dec | 29°C | 24°C | 175 mm | 84% | +8°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Colombo weather month by month: what to wear
Colombo in OctoberThis month
October in Colombo is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 292 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Colombo in November
November in Colombo is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 305 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Colombo in December
December in Colombo is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C, around 175 mm of rain (wet) and 84% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Colombo in JanuaryBest month
January in Colombo is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C, around 76 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 80% humidity — about 10°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Colombo in FebruaryBest month
February in Colombo is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C, around 71 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 9°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water.
Colombo in MarchBest month
March in Colombo is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C, around 115 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water.
Colombo in April
April in Colombo is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C, around 226 mm of rain (wet) and 81% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Colombo in May
May in Colombo is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 27°C, around 224 mm of rain (wet) and 86% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Colombo in JuneBest month
June in Colombo is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C, around 143 mm of rain (some rain) and 87% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Colombo in JulyBest month
July in Colombo is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C, around 99 mm of rain (some rain) and 87% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Colombo in AugustBest month
August in Colombo is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 113 mm of rain (some rain) and 86% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Colombo in SeptemberBest month
September in Colombo is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 162 mm of rain (wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Colombo?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Colombo are Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is March (average high 31°C) and the coldest is July (average low 25°C).
›What's the weather like in Colombo in October, and what should I wear?
October in Colombo is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 292 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›What's the weather like in Colombo in November, and what should I wear?
November in Colombo is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 305 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›When is the rainy season in Colombo?
Colombo is wettest in November, with about 305 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 71 mm.
›How cold does Colombo get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is July, averaging 28°C by day and 25°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: March; coldest: July.