Colombo in January
In January, Colombo averages 31°C (88°F) during the day and 22°C (72°F) at night, with around 8 days of rain (75 mm total).
Conditions are warm and beach-friendly. Occasional showers are likely but won't dominate.
January in Colombo is outside the typical sweet spot for sightseeing weather. It can still be a great time to visit if you have specific reasons (festivals, off-season pricing, etc.).
31°C
Avg high
22°C
Avg low
8
Rain days
75 mm
Rainfall
Colombo in other months
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 88°F | 22°C / 72°F | 75 mm | 8 | 0 |
| February | 31°C / 88°F | 22°C / 72°F | 65 mm | 6 | 0 |
| March | 32°C / 90°F | 23°C / 73°F | 135 mm | 10 | 0 |
| April | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 235 mm | 15 | 0 |
| May | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 395 mm | 21 | 0 |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 225 mm | 19 | 0 |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 25°C / 77°F | 135 mm | 15 | 0 |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 25°C / 77°F | 115 mm | 15 | 0 |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 170 mm | 16 | 0 |
| October | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 360 mm | 21 | 0 |
| November | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 330 mm | 18 | 0 |
| December | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 165 mm | 12 | 0 |
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