Weather in Colombo Today

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Current temperature in Colombo: 29°C (84°F). Partly Cloudy. Today's high 31°C (88°F), low 27°C (81°F).

Live · Current ConditionsNight
29°
Partly Cloudy
RealFeel® 33°C
78%Humid
Rain probability: 19%
High31°
Low27°
10km/hWSWWind fromWest-South-West→↗· Max 17
Light Breeze · Gusts 46 km/h
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Partly cloudy
Fri, Sep 117:30 PMNight
12h 11m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:01 AMDawn 5:31 AM
Total daylight12h 11mNoon 12:07 PMTotal 12h 11m
Sunset6:12 PMDusk 6:42 PM
NowPartly cloudy+29°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
🟠 Very High UV

Very high UV today. Limit sun exposure around midday. Apply SPF 30+ every 2 hours and seek shade.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
10 km/h
WSW · Light Breeze · Max 17 km/h
Humidity
78 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
9
Very High
Visibility
14 km
Excellent
Pressure
1010 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
24°C
Very humid

Today vs Normal

31°C+3° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 28°C.

12 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs above normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran below.

2026-08-28: 27°C27°2026-08-29: 28°C28°2026-08-30: 28°C28°2026-08-31: 28°C28°2026-09-01: 29°C29°2026-09-02: 28°C28°2026-09-03: 28°C28°2026-09-04: 28°C28°2026-09-05: 29°C29°2026-09-06: 29°C29°2026-09-07: 29°C29°2026-09-08: 28°C28°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Limit Outdoor Time

UV index is 9 today — very high. Limit sun exposure around midday, apply SPF 30+ every two hours, and seek shade when possible.

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

High humidity (78%) combined with the heat means it will feel more uncomfortable than the air temperature alone suggests — stay hydrated if you're active outside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Colombo?

The hottest month in Colombo is typically February, with daytime highs averaging around 31.4°C (89°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 23.4°C (74°F).

What is the coldest month in Colombo?

The coldest month in Colombo is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around 22.8°C (73°F) and daytime highs near 30.4°C (87°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Colombo have a rainy season?

Colombo doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. May is the wettest month on average (about 422 mm), while February is the driest (about 52 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Colombo?

The best time to visit Colombo is typically December to April, when daytime highs average a comfortable 30.7°C (87°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 112 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.