Colombo Weather

The port city and the financial hub of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a city with a mixed culture and a home to many races. It was notable from time immemorial as the busiest sea port city due to its location on the busy trade route and with its rich store house of natural beauty has been attracting tourists from all corners of the world. There is a lot to explore in the country and the harbor city enjoys a wonderful climate which makes a holiday in the city of Colombo a really pleasurable one.

The geography of Colombo comprises of hilly, marshy and flat stretches of land. The northern and the southern areas of Colombo have a hilly terrain whereas the east and south east areas are lined by marshy stretches of area. However this stretches add to the natural scenery of Colombo and is home to a varied collection of flora and fauna and wildlife. All these are the right impetus to visit Colombo but a general knowledge of the climate will help in deciding when to go to Colombo.

Climate of a country can make or break your journey. And to explore the beauty of the great stretches of sandy beaches, magnificent mountains, ancient ruins, culture and more importantly to meet the people one must choose the best climate to visit Colombo.

Colombo enjoys a temperate climate mostly all round the year. The Average temperatures during the months of March-April are around 31 degree Celsius. However the difference is noted during the monsoon season. The monsoon calendar in Colombo is from May to August and October to January. Colombo registers the heaviest of rainfall during this season and hence is best to be avoided.

The diurnal range of Temperature does not fluctuate too much except during the dry winter months. The average temperature during this time is 22 degree Celsius in average.