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Colombo District Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Colombo District, Sri Lanka in April.

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Colombo Mount Lavinia Dehiwala Nugegoda

Are you planning a trip a to Colombo District, Sri Lanka in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Colombo District in April

Colombo District, Sri Lanka 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 (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Colombo. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Colombo District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Colombo with an average of 204 mm (8 in) to heavy rainfall in Avissawella with 349 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Colombo enjoys about 234 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Colombo District in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Colombo District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Colombo District

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Colombo District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Colombo District (April)

Precipitation variation in Colombo District (April)

Colombo

In April Colombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
234 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
204 mm (8 in)
294 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Colombo →

Mount Lavinia

In April Mount Lavinia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
234 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
299 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Mount Lavinia →

Dehiwala

In April Dehiwala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
234 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
298 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Dehiwala →

Nugegoda

In April Nugegoda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
234 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
296 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Nugegoda →

Boralesgamuwa

In April Boralesgamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
234 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
297 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Boralesgamuwa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Colombo District, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Colombo District in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Colombo 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 204 mm (8 in)
Mount Lavinia 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Dehiwala 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)
Nugegoda 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
Boralesgamuwa 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)

Colombo District weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colombo District, Sri Lanka in April?

Expect poor weather across Colombo District, Sri Lanka in April. The popular destination of Colombo averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Colombo District, Sri Lanka in April?

Average temperatures in Colombo District, Sri Lanka during April range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 32°C (90°F) in Colombo.

Does Colombo District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Colombo records an average of 204 mm (8 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Colombo District, Sri Lanka.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Colombo District, Sri Lanka?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Colombo District, Sri Lanka with often poor weather in Colombo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly tolerable weather in Colombo. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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