Colombo District weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Colombo District in August 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 August?
Colombo District is a region in Sri Lanka. August in Colombo District generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Colombo. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Colombo with an average of 211 mm to heavy rainfall in Athurugiriya with 234 mm. The city Colombo usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at August'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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Popular destinations in Colombo District
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombo District?
Average weather in Colombo
In August Colombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mount Lavinia
In August Mount Lavinia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dehiwala
In August Dehiwala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Nugegoda
In August Nugegoda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Boralesgamuwa
In August Boralesgamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°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 August the best time to visit Colombo District?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Colombo District with often poor weather in Colombo.
On average, the best time to visit Colombo District is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in Colombo. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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