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

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82/100
Should I visit Negombo?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required for all visitors and will be issued free of charge as of 25 May 2026.

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • ETA requirement
  • General health and safety considerations typical for Sri Lanka

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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.

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)
January30.522.78810.2
February31.823.24711.1
March31.224.29310.9
April30.825.114910.4
May29.725.63938.6
June28.925.52669.9
July28.725.517410.0
August28.525.21869.9
September28.624.82569.2
October28.624.33308.5
November29.023.54207.9
December29.623.01489.4

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What is being reported around Negombo

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People and places shaping Negombo

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Past and future events in Negombo

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Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Negombo has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Mudaliyar John de Silva Wijegooneratne Rajapakshe JP

    Prominent 19th‑century figure; first chairman of the Negombo Urban Council (1922‑1923, 1925‑1934).

  • Muhammed Thamby Samsudheen Vidane Arachchi (Dheen Arachchi)

    Muslim leader (1860‑1915) who served as Vidane Arachchi of Negombo (1896‑1915).

  • Gate Mudaliyar A. E. Rajapakse OBE

    First chairman of the Negombo Urban Council; namesake of Rajapakse Park and Broadway.

  • Thomas Cooray

    First indigenous Archbishop of Colombo (1947‑1976) and first Sri Lankan Cardinal (1965‑1988), born in Negombo.

  • Ranjan Ramanayake

    Actor‑turned‑politician; elected MP for Gampaha in 2015, former State Minister of Highways (2018‑2019).

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Negombo yet.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Negombo, in brief

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

02 · History

How Negombo took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Negombo

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Negombo

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Negombo

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Negombo

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Negombo

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08 · Questions

Questions about Negombo

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Negombo

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

01 · Q&A

Where is Negombo located and what are its coordinates?

Negombo is situated in Sri Lanka at geographic coordinates 7.2083, 79.8358 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Negombo?

Negombo has a recorded population of approximately 137,223 and observes the Asia/Colombo time zone (LKR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Negombo?

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

04 · Q&A

How 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.