🇱🇰 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.
Warmer · ColomboDrier · Seoul
Climate at a glance
| 🇱🇰 Colombo | 🇰🇷 Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 30°C | 17°C |
| Hottest month | March · 32°C | August · 30°C |
| Coldest month | January (22°C low) | January (-6°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 176 | 112 |
| Snow | Rare | Yes |
| Best months to visit | January, February, December | May, 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).
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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.