🇨🇳 Beijing vs Colombo 🇱🇰

Beijing, China vs Colombo, Sri Lanka — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Colombo is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 111 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇱🇰 Colombo
Avg annual high
18°C
30°C
Hottest month
July · 31°C
March · 32°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (22°C low)
Rainy days / year
65
176
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberJanuary, February, December

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇱🇰 Colombo

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in March (32°C), coldest lows in January (22°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Colombo warmer?

Colombo is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Colombo?

Colombo is rainier — Beijing sees about 111 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Colombo?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Colombo is best around January, February, December.

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