Colombo weather today
Live conditions, hourly and 14-day forecast and air quality for Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Colombo
Western Province, Sri Lanka
29°
Mainly clear
- Feels like
- 36°
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
Mainly clear, 29° and feels like 36°. Drizzle chance 100% later today.
Next 48 hours
- NowMainly clear29°0%
- 11 AMPartly cloudy30°10%
- 12 PMLight drizzle29°37%
- 1 PMLight drizzle29°74%
- 2 PMDrizzle28°100%
- 3 PMThunderstorm26°100%
- 4 PMLight showers25°100%
- 5 PMHeavy drizzle25°100%
- 6 PMLight drizzle25°86%
- 7 PMLight drizzle25°67%
- 8 PMLight drizzle25°49%
- 9 PMHeavy drizzle24°33%
- 10 PMLight drizzle24°18%
- 11 PMPartly cloudy24°8%
- 12 AMPartly cloudy24°5%Fri
- 1 AMOvercast24°5%
- 2 AMFog24°6%
- 3 AMFog23°5%
- 4 AMFog23°3%
- 5 AMFog23°2%
- 6 AMFog23°2%
- 7 AMMainly clear24°2%
- 8 AMSunny26°4%
- 9 AMSunny28°7%
- 10 AMMainly clear29°13%
- 11 AMLight drizzle29°24%
- 12 PMLight drizzle29°48%
- 1 PMDrizzle28°78%
- 2 PMLight showers28°100%
- 3 PMHeavy drizzle27°100%
- 4 PMShowers26°100%
- 5 PMLight showers25°100%
- 6 PMDrizzle25°96%
- 7 PMLight drizzle25°90%
- 8 PMLight drizzle25°82%
- 9 PMOvercast25°70%
- 10 PMOvercast24°55%
- 11 PMOvercast24°43%
- 12 AMOvercast24°34%Sat
- 1 AMFog24°28%
- 2 AMFog24°22%
- 3 AMFog24°16%
- 4 AMFog24°10%
- 5 AMFog24°6%
- 6 AMFog24°1%
- 7 AMPartly cloudy25°0%
- 8 AMPartly cloudy26°0%
- 9 AMLight drizzle28°10%
Temperature · vertical lines mark midnight
| Time | Condition | Temperature | Rain chance | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Mainly clear | 29° | 0% | 5 km/h |
| Thu 11 AM | Partly cloudy | 30° | 10% | 8 km/h |
| Thu 12 PM | Light drizzle | 29° | 37% | 9 km/h |
| Thu 1 PM | Light drizzle | 29° | 74% | 7 km/h |
| Thu 2 PM | Drizzle | 28° | 100% | 10 km/h |
| Thu 3 PM | Thunderstorm | 26° | 100% | 1 km/h |
| Thu 4 PM | Light showers | 25° | 100% | 6 km/h |
| Thu 5 PM | Heavy drizzle | 25° | 100% | 7 km/h |
| Thu 6 PM | Light drizzle | 25° | 86% | 3 km/h |
| Thu 7 PM | Light drizzle | 25° | 67% | 6 km/h |
| Thu 8 PM | Light drizzle | 25° | 49% | 5 km/h |
| Thu 9 PM | Heavy drizzle | 24° | 33% | 3 km/h |
| Thu 10 PM | Light drizzle | 24° | 18% | 3 km/h |
| Thu 11 PM | Partly cloudy | 24° | 8% | 4 km/h |
| Fri 12 AM | Partly cloudy | 24° | 5% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 1 AM | Overcast | 24° | 5% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 2 AM | Fog | 24° | 6% | 4 km/h |
| Fri 3 AM | Fog | 23° | 5% | 6 km/h |
| Fri 4 AM | Fog | 23° | 3% | 5 km/h |
| Fri 5 AM | Fog | 23° | 2% | 5 km/h |
| Fri 6 AM | Fog | 23° | 2% | 5 km/h |
| Fri 7 AM | Mainly clear | 24° | 2% | 4 km/h |
| Fri 8 AM | Sunny | 26° | 4% | 3 km/h |
| Fri 9 AM | Sunny | 28° | 7% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 10 AM | Mainly clear | 29° | 13% | 6 km/h |
| Fri 11 AM | Light drizzle | 29° | 24% | 8 km/h |
| Fri 12 PM | Light drizzle | 29° | 48% | 8 km/h |
| Fri 1 PM | Drizzle | 28° | 78% | 9 km/h |
| Fri 2 PM | Light showers | 28° | 100% | 7 km/h |
| Fri 3 PM | Heavy drizzle | 27° | 100% | 6 km/h |
| Fri 4 PM | Showers | 26° | 100% | 8 km/h |
| Fri 5 PM | Light showers | 25° | 100% | 4 km/h |
| Fri 6 PM | Drizzle | 25° | 96% | 0 km/h |
| Fri 7 PM | Light drizzle | 25° | 90% | 3 km/h |
| Fri 8 PM | Light drizzle | 25° | 82% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 9 PM | Overcast | 25° | 70% | 3 km/h |
| Fri 10 PM | Overcast | 24° | 55% | 4 km/h |
| Fri 11 PM | Overcast | 24° | 43% | 5 km/h |
| Sat 12 AM | Overcast | 24° | 34% | 3 km/h |
| Sat 1 AM | Fog | 24° | 28% | 5 km/h |
| Sat 2 AM | Fog | 24° | 22% | 2 km/h |
| Sat 3 AM | Fog | 24° | 16% | 4 km/h |
| Sat 4 AM | Fog | 24° | 10% | 5 km/h |
| Sat 5 AM | Fog | 24° | 6% | 5 km/h |
| Sat 6 AM | Fog | 24° | 1% | 5 km/h |
| Sat 7 AM | Partly cloudy | 25° | 0% | 4 km/h |
| Sat 8 AM | Partly cloudy | 26° | 0% | 3 km/h |
| Sat 9 AM | Light drizzle | 28° | 10% | 3 km/h |
7-day forecast
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Thunderstorm
- Sunrise
- 5:58 AM
- Sunset
- 5:49 PM
- Daylight
- 11 h 51 min
- UV index
- 8Very high
- Wind
- 10 km/h NNEGusts 30 km/h
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
Showers
- Sunrise
- 5:58 AM
- Sunset
- 5:49 PM
- Daylight
- 11 h 51 min
- UV index
- 8Very high
- Wind
- 9 km/h SSEGusts 26 km/h
- Precipitation
- 10 mm
Heavy drizzle
- Sunrise
- 5:58 AM
- Sunset
- 5:49 PM
- Daylight
- 11 h 51 min
- UV index
- 8Very high
- Wind
- 12 km/h NNEGusts 32 km/h
- Precipitation
- 6.3 mm
Light showers
- Sunrise
- 5:58 AM
- Sunset
- 5:49 PM
- Daylight
- 11 h 50 min
- UV index
- 8Very high
- Wind
- 9 km/h NNEGusts 26 km/h
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
Light showers
- Sunrise
- 5:59 AM
- Sunset
- 5:49 PM
- Daylight
- 11 h 50 min
- UV index
- 8Very high
- Wind
- 9 km/h ESEGusts 28 km/h
- Precipitation
- 6.6 mm
Drizzle
- Sunrise
- 5:59 AM
- Sunset
- 5:49 PM
- Daylight
- 11 h 50 min
- UV index
- 9Very high
- Wind
- 10 km/h NNEGusts 27 km/h
- Precipitation
- 3.6 mm
Drizzle
- Sunrise
- 5:59 AM
- Sunset
- 5:49 PM
- Daylight
- 11 h 50 min
- UV index
- 8Very high
- Wind
- 7 km/h NEGusts 27 km/h
- Precipitation
- 4.8 mm
Air quality
ModerateUS AQI 66, Moderate.
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing long outdoor exertion.
- PM2.5 (Fine particles)
- 12.6µg/m³
- PM10 (Coarse particles)
- 12.8µg/m³
- O₃ (Ozone)
- 119µg/m³
- NO₂ (Nitrogen dioxide)
- 19.6µg/m³
- SO₂ (Sulphur dioxide)
- 22.8µg/m³
- CO (Carbon monoxide)
- 1797µg/m³
Next 24 hours
Peak 5 PM · AQI 103
- 10 AM: AQI 65, Moderate
- 11 AM: AQI 66, Moderate
- 12 PM: AQI 66, Moderate
- 1 PM: AQI 66, Moderate
- 2 PM: AQI 67, Moderate
- 3 PM: AQI 88, Moderate
- 4 PM: AQI 101, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
- 5 PM: AQI 103, Unhealthy for sensitive groups
- 6 PM: AQI 95, Moderate
- 7 PM: AQI 77, Moderate
- 8 PM: AQI 67, Moderate
- 9 PM: AQI 66, Moderate
- 10 PM: AQI 67, Moderate
- 11 PM: AQI 67, Moderate
- 12 AM: AQI 68, Moderate
- 1 AM: AQI 68, Moderate
- 2 AM: AQI 69, Moderate
- 3 AM: AQI 70, Moderate
- 4 AM: AQI 71, Moderate
- 5 AM: AQI 72, Moderate
- 6 AM: AQI 72, Moderate
- 7 AM: AQI 73, Moderate
- 8 AM: AQI 74, Moderate
- 9 AM: AQI 75, Moderate
Sun
- Sunrise
- 5:58 AM
- Sunset
- 5:49 PM
- Day length
- 11 h 51 min
Golden hour: until about 6:58 AM and from about 4:49 PM, the best soft light for photos.
Current details
- Wind
5 km/h
From WSW · gusts 22 km/h
- Humidity
75%
Dew point 24°
Miserable
- UV index
7High
Reduce time in the sun between 11 am and 3 pm; use SPF 30+.
- Pressure
1014 hPa
- Visibility
13 km
- Cloud cover
28%
- Precipitation
0 mm
last hour · 12 mm today
Forecast data: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).
Colombo weather and climate
Tropical monsoon climate. Colombo is warm and humid all year. The southwest monsoon brings heavy rain from May to September, and October–November is also wet; December to March is the drier, sunnier season on the west coast.
Right now in Colombo
Mainly clear, 29° and feels like 36°. Drizzle chance 100% later today. Air quality: US AQI 66 (moderate). (as of 10:15 AM local time)
Seasons in Colombo
| Season | Months | Typical temperature | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest monsoon | May–Sep | 25–30°C | Heavy rain and rough seas on the west coast. |
| Inter-monsoon | Oct–Nov | 24–30°C | Thunderstorms and heavy afternoon rain. |
| Dry season | Dec–Mar | 23–31°C | Sunny, calmer seas and lower humidity. |
Ranges are typical daily lows to highs, not a forecast. Individual days can be well outside them.
Best time to visit Colombo
Usually December to March. Check the 14-day forecast above before you book, and the AQI card if air quality matters to you.
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Colombo weather FAQ
What is the weather in Colombo today?
The live temperature, feels-like, rain chance, wind and today's high and low for Colombo are at the top of this page, with an hourly forecast for the next 48 hours and a 14-day outlook. The data comes from Open-Meteo and refreshes about every 30 minutes.
What is the best time to visit Colombo?
The most comfortable time to visit Colombo is usually December to March. Colombo is warm and humid all year. The southwest monsoon brings heavy rain from May to September, and October–November is also wet; December to March is the drier, sunnier season on the west coast.
When is the monsoon in Colombo?
In Colombo, expect the southwest monsoon season from May to September, with typical temperatures of 25–30°C. Heavy rain and rough seas on the west coast. Exact onset dates shift from year to year, so check the 14-day forecast before you travel.
Is the air quality in Colombo bad today?
Today's reading is shown live in the air-quality card on this page, as a US AQI number with PM2.5 and PM10 levels and an hourly trend. Air quality in Colombo changes with the weather: calm, dry spells let pollution build up, while wind and rain clear it. Check the hourly AQI before outdoor exercise, especially if you have asthma or a heart or lung condition.
Today's air quality is in the live AQI card. New to reading forecasts? The weather guide explains rain chance, feels-like, AQI and UV bands.
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