Best Time to Visit Colombo: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Colombo: January, February.
- Best months for Colombo: January, February.
- Peak season is January, February, March. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: May, June, October.
- The least pleasant month is April (score 5.7).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 24°C | 54 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.8 |
| February | 30°C | 25°C | 56 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.7 |
| March | 30°C | 26°C | 75 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.7 |
| April | 30°C | 26°C | 168 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.7 |
| May | 30°C | 26°C | 281 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.9 |
| June | 29°C | 26°C | 242 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 28°C | 26°C | 182 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 28°C | 26°C | 168 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 28°C | 26°C | 225 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 29°C | 25°C | 327 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 29°C | 25°C | 304 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 29°C | 24°C | 162 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
The best months are January, February.
When is the rainy season in Colombo?
The wettest months are May, June, October.