Negombo
Decide whether to visit or live in Negombo, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Suitable with normal precautions
Official travel guidance notes heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides in parts of Sri Lanka.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Heavy rainfall
- Flooding
- Landslides
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Negombo month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Negombo are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 31–32°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 23°C), and November the wettest (about 420 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5 | 22.7 | 88 | 10.2 |
| February | 31.8 | 23.2 | 47 | 11.1 |
| March | 31.2 | 24.2 | 93 | 10.9 |
| April | 30.8 | 25.1 | 149 | 10.4 |
| May | 29.7 | 25.6 | 393 | 8.6 |
| June | 28.9 | 25.5 | 266 | 9.9 |
| July | 28.7 | 25.5 | 174 | 10.0 |
| August | 28.5 | 25.2 | 186 | 9.9 |
| September | 28.6 | 24.8 | 256 | 9.2 |
| October | 28.6 | 24.3 | 330 | 8.5 |
| November | 29.0 | 23.5 | 420 | 7.9 |
| December | 29.6 | 23.0 | 148 | 9.4 |
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People and places shaping Negombo
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Research updated Friday, September 25, 2026Past and future events in Negombo
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- 2018 Local Government Election
Election in which the United National Party won the Negombo Municipal Council and Dayan Lanza became Mayor.
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01 · OverviewNegombo, in brief
Negombo is a major city in Sri Lanka situated on the west coast at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon within the Western Province. Functioning as a major commercial centre in the country and the largest city in Gampaha District, it serves as the administrative centre of Negombo Division and holds a recorded population of 137,223 people.
How does Negombo operate as a present-day commercial and industrial hub? The locality functions as a prominent economic center within the Western Province, driven heavily by its centuries-old fishing industry and expansive long sandy beaches that support regional commerce. Positioned just 38 kilometres from Colombo via the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway and roughly 9 kilometres from the Bandaranaike International Airport, the city maintains vital logistical connections for trade and transit. Furthermore, its municipal boundaries fully extend throughout the Divisional Secretariat area, anchoring its administrative responsibilities and managing commercial activities across a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural urban environment where residents utilize Sinhala, Tamil, and English languages.
For further geographical and localized documentation regarding the area, records can be consulted through the GeoNames record for Negombo or read in broader detail on Wikipedia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Negombo
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01 · Q&AWhere is Negombo located and what are its coordinates?
Negombo is situated in Sri Lanka at geographic coordinates 7.2083, 79.8358, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Negombo?
Negombo has a recorded population of approximately 137,223 and observes the Asia/Colombo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Negombo?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Negombo include SI, TA, English, with LKR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Negombo?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Negombo, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.