Colombo

Colombo District Weather in July

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

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Colombo Mount Lavinia Dehiwala Nugegoda

Planning a journey to Colombo District, Sri Lanka this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Colombo District in July

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°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 July, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Colombo with an average of 230 mm (9.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Avissawella with 333 mm (13 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Colombo enjoys about 202 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Colombo District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Colombo District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Colombo)

January32°C (90°F) February33°C (91°F) March33°C (91°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Colombo District in July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Colombo District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Colombo District (July)

Precipitation variation in Colombo District (July)

Colombo

In July Colombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
202 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
285 mm (11 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Colombo →

Mount Lavinia

In July Mount Lavinia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
202 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
287 mm (11 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mount Lavinia →

Dehiwala

In July Dehiwala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
202 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
287 mm (11 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dehiwala →

Nugegoda

In July Nugegoda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
202 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
289 mm (11 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nugegoda →

Boralesgamuwa

In July Boralesgamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
202 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
291 mm (11 in)
239 mm (9.4 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Colombo 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Mount Lavinia 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)
Dehiwala 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 232 mm (9.1 in)
Nugegoda 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 236 mm (9.3 in)
Boralesgamuwa 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 238 mm (9.4 in)

Colombo District weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Colombo District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Colombo sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

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

In Colombo, the average daytime high in July is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

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

Rainfall in Colombo District, Sri Lanka peaks during July. Colombo averages roughly 230 mm (9.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit Colombo District, Sri Lanka due to the typically poor weather in Colombo.

On average, the best time to visit Colombo District, Sri Lanka is in January with generally tolerable weather in Colombo. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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