🇱🇰 Colombo vs Tokyo 🇯🇵

Colombo, Sri Lanka vs Tokyo, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Colombo is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Tokyo is drier, with roughly 68 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇱🇰 Colombo🇯🇵 Tokyo
Avg annual high30°C20°C
Hottest monthMarch (32°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (22°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year176108
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, October

🇱🇰 Colombo

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

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Colombo or Tokyo warmer?

Colombo is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Colombo or Tokyo?

Colombo is rainier — Tokyo sees about 68 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Colombo vs Tokyo?

Colombo is best around January, February, December; Tokyo is best around April, May, October.

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