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Colombo

Decide whether to visit or live in Colombo, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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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 January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 30–31°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 23°C), and May the wettest (about 425 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.422.610410.1
February31.423.25211.1
March31.124.010410.8
April31.124.915110.3
May29.825.44258.3
June29.025.43129.6
July28.825.32299.8
August28.525.02459.7
September28.524.72898.9
October28.624.23508.3
November28.823.44137.8
December29.622.91529.3

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What is being reported around Colombo

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01 · Overview

Colombo, in brief

Colombo is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Colombo took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Colombo

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Colombo

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Colombo

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Colombo

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Colombo

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08 · Questions

Questions about Colombo

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Colombo

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Colombo located and what are its coordinates?

Colombo is situated in Sri Lanka at geographic coordinates 6.9355, 79.8487 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Colombo?

Colombo has a recorded population of approximately 648,034 and observes the Asia/Colombo time zone (LKR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Colombo?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Colombo include si, ta, en, and the circulating currency is LKR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Colombo?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Colombo, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.