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Weather in February in Colombo District

Thinking about venturing to Colombo District this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Colombo District in February?

Colombo District is a region in Sri Lanka. February in Colombo District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Colombo. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Colombo with an average of 78 mm to moderate rainfall in Athurugiriya with 90 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Colombo enjoys close to 246 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Colombo District for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Colombo District climate page.

Where to go in Colombo District in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Colombo District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombo District?

Colombo

In February Colombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Colombo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
32°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
71 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
25°C 
246 hours 
78 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
33°C 
26°C 
276 hours 
96 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Colombo

Mount Lavinia

In February Mount Lavinia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Mount Lavinia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
32°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
76 mm 
5 days 
32°C 
25°C 
246 hours 
82 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
33°C 
26°C 
276 hours 
97 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Mount Lavinia

Dehiwala

In February Dehiwala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Dehiwala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
32°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
74 mm 
5 days 
32°C 
25°C 
246 hours 
81 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
33°C 
26°C 
276 hours 
97 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Dehiwala

Nugegoda

In February Nugegoda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Nugegoda
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
32°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
75 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
24°C 
246 hours 
82 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
33°C 
25°C 
276 hours 
98 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Nugegoda

Boralesgamuwa

In February Boralesgamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Boralesgamuwa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
32°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
79 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
24°C 
246 hours 
85 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
33°C 
25°C 
276 hours 
100 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Boralesgamuwa

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

Is February the best time to visit Colombo District?

We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Colombo District. Typically, the climate in Colombo is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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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