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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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