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Colombo
Visit in February — score 57/100 · avg high 88°F · 19 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48 | 78° | 86° | 68° | 24 | 96 | 11.6h | High | Average |
| February | 57 | 79° | 88° | 69° | 19 | 76 | 11.8h | High | Average |
| March | 50 | 81° | 90° | 72° | 31 | 134 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| April | 49 | 82° | 89° | 76° | 30 | 249 | 12.2h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 52 | 81° | 87° | 77° | 31 | 257 | 12.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 54 | 80° | 85° | 76° | 30 | 155 | 12.4h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 52 | 79° | 84° | 75° | 27 | 109 | 12.4h | Moderate | Average |
| August | 52 | 79° | 84° | 75° | 31 | 137 | 12.2h | Moderate | Average |
| September | 53 | 79° | 85° | 75° | 30 | 180 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 50 | 79° | 86° | 74° | 31 | 334 | 11.8h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 50 | 79° | 86° | 73° | 30 | 348 | 11.7h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 45 | 78° | 86° | 70° | 31 | 196 | 11.6h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 50/100
- High
- 89°F
- Low
- 75°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Colombo (March, April, May) brings average highs of 89°F and lows of 75°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 50/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 52/100.
Summer
- Score
- 52/100
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 76°F
- Rain days
- 29/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Colombo (June, July, August) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 76°F, with about 29 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 52/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 54/100.
Fall
- Score
- 51/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 74°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Colombo (September, October, November) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 74°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 51/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 53/100.
Winter
- Score
- 50/100
- High
- 87°F
- Low
- 69°F
- Rain days
- 25/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Colombo (December, January, February) brings average highs of 87°F and lows of 69°F, with about 25 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 50/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 57/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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