🇱🇰 Colombo vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Colombo, Sri Lanka vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Colombo is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 64 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇱🇰 Colombo🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high30°C17°C
Hottest monthMarch (32°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (22°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year176112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberMay, September, October

🇱🇰 Colombo

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

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Colombo or Seoul warmer?

Colombo is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Colombo or Seoul?

Colombo is rainier — Seoul sees about 64 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Colombo vs Seoul?

Colombo is best around January, February, December; Seoul is best around May, September, October.

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