Climate and Weather of Colombo District, Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka you have several regions, one of which is called Colombo District. The most popular city in this region is Colombo, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Colombo District. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Colombo District, especially in Colombo, temperatures remain consistently high year-round, with average maximums never dropping below 30°C.

Colombo District reaches its peak temperature in March, hitting 33°C, while January brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 30°C.

February, March and April are generally the hottest months of the year.

When it comes to rainfall, Colombo District sees significant variations throughout the year. October tends to be the wettest, receiving 354 mm of rain, while January is much drier with just 71 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 204 mm to 354 mm monthly.

March is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Colombo District, Sri Lanka?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.