Weather in April in Colombo District
Are you planning a trip a to Colombo District in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Colombo District in April?
Colombo District is a region in Sri Lanka. April in Colombo District generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Colombo. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Colombo with an average of 204 mm to heavy rainfall in Athurugiriya with 218 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Colombo enjoys approximately 234 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at April's conditions in Colombo District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Colombo District's yearly weather, check out our Colombo District climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombo District?
Colombo
In April Colombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mount Lavinia
In April Mount Lavinia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dehiwala
In April Dehiwala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nugegoda
In April Nugegoda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Boralesgamuwa
In April Boralesgamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colombo District, in Sri Lanka.
Is April the best time to visit Colombo District?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Colombo District with often poor weather in Colombo.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in Colombo. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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