Weather in August in Colombo District
Considering a trip to Colombo District this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Colombo. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colombo District in August, check out the map below. 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.To explore the conditions in Colombo District in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Colombo usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Colombo District climate page.
Where to go in Colombo District in August
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Colombo District's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombo District?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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