Colombo — time and weather
Colombo is a city in Sri Lanka, in the Asia/Colombo time zone. This page shows the current local time in Colombo and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Colombo
Local time in Colombo is based on the Asia/Colombo time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Sri Lanka is a tropical island in the Indian Ocean with beaches, tea plantations, ancient temples and rich wildlife. It is ideal for unhurried travel.
More about the country: Sri Lanka →What to see in Colombo
Sights and historical places
- The Pettah district with its bustling markets and the Red Mosque
- Gangaramaya Temple — a working Buddhist temple and museum
- Galle Face Green, the oceanfront promenade by the Indian Ocean
- The old colonial Fort quarter with its historic buildings
Museums
- The Colombo National Museum — the country's largest museum
- The Gangaramaya temple museum, with relics and gifted treasures
- The Independence Memorial Hall and its commemorative exhibits
Where to spend time
- Sunset and street food along Galle Face Green
- Shopping in the Pettah markets and modern shopping malls
- A stroll around the scenic Beira Lake in the city centre
Local cuisine
In Colombo, try rice and curry, hoppers and kottu roti at local eateries, seafood by Galle Face, and strong milk tea.
Climate in Colombo: month by month
The warmest month in Colombo is February, with average daytime highs of 31.2 °C; the coolest is August, around 28.5 °C by day and 25.0 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in November (~447 mm) and is lowest in February (~46 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30 | 23 | 172 | 18 |
| February | 31 | 23 | 46 | 11 |
| March | 31 | 24 | 120 | 20 |
| April | 31 | 24 | 161 | 24 |
| May | 30 | 25 | 437 | 30 |
| June | 29 | 25 | 314 | 29 |
| July | 29 | 25 | 252 | 27 |
| August | 28 | 25 | 249 | 28 |
| September | 29 | 25 | 314 | 29 |
| October | 29 | 24 | 395 | 28 |
| November | 29 | 23 | 447 | 25 |
| December | 30 | 23 | 192 | 20 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Colombo are July–September: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Colombo: Sunrise 06:04 · Sunset 18:23 · Day length 12:19
Time difference from Colombo right now:
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