Best Time to Visit Colombo: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Colombo: August, April, May, July.
- Best months for Colombo: August, April, May, July.
- Peak season is February, January, December. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: January, February, December.
- The least pleasant month is February (score 6.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 18°C | 233 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 26°C | 18°C | 193 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 25°C | 17°C | 126 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.5 |
| April | 24°C | 15°C | 70 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| May | 20°C | 12°C | 86 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| June | 19°C | 11°C | 94 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 19°C | 10°C | 85 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 21°C | 11°C | 72 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| September | 21°C | 12°C | 124 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| October | 23°C | 14°C | 125 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| November | 24°C | 15°C | 123 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 26°C | 17°C | 165 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
The best months are August, April, May, July.
When is the rainy season in Colombo?
The wettest months are January, February, December.