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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Colombo month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Colombo are typically April, September and November, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), July the coldest (average low 9°C), and January the wettest (about 211 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.7 | 17.0 | 211 | 9.1 |
| February | 24.7 | 16.8 | 150 | 9.4 |
| March | 24.2 | 16.4 | 125 | 8.7 |
| April | 22.2 | 14.2 | 75 | 8.4 |
| May | 19.6 | 11.6 | 103 | 7.6 |
| June | 18.3 | 10.2 | 105 | 7.5 |
| July | 18.5 | 8.8 | 51 | 8.6 |
| August | 19.3 | 9.6 | 94 | 7.9 |
| September | 22.0 | 11.9 | 99 | 8.2 |
| October | 21.8 | 13.3 | 171 | 6.8 |
| November | 22.8 | 13.9 | 121 | 8.6 |
| December | 24.5 | 15.9 | 177 | 9.5 |
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- Arrival of Italian Immigrants in Colombo
A group of 162 Italian settlers led by Father Angelo Cavalli arrived in Colombo in November 1877.
- Elections in Colombo (PR)
Voters in the city of Colombo went to the polls on Sunday, October 25, 2025/2026.
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01 · OverviewColombo, in brief
Colombo is Sri Lanka's executive and judicial capital, as well as the country's most populous city. Located on the west coast of the island, the municipal limits contain 752,993 residents, while the metropolitan area is estimated to hold a population of 5.6 million.
A major historical turning point arrived in 1815 when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire, establishing Colombo as the capital of the island. This capital status was retained when independence was gained in 1948. Decades later, in 1978, administrative functions began moving to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, leading to Colombo's designation as the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.
The city's urban geography and administrative layout reflect centuries of shifting colonial influences. Early Portuguese explorers arrived in 1505 and subsequently built a fortified trading post in 1517. The Dutch later captured the territory in 1656 after an epic siege. When the British took control of the entire island following the Kandyan convention in 1815, they expanded civilian construction beyond the military fort. Today, the area remains divided into 15 numbered postal and administrative divisions, ranging from the business district of Colombo 1 (Fort) to the administrative functions of Colombo 7.
As the island's primary financial centre and international gateway, the city features prominent landmarks such as the 65-hectare Beira Lake in its heart and the Kelani River along its northern border. Local governance is managed through a mayor-council system where the National People's Power won local elections.
Frequently Asked Questions about Colombo
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01 · Q&AWhere is Colombo located and what are its coordinates?
Colombo is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -25.2917, -49.2242, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Colombo?
Colombo has a recorded population of approximately 232,212 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Colombo?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Colombo include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Colombo?
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