Colombo
Sri Lanka
Best time to visit: December to February, and June to September
About Colombo
Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, gateway to tea estates and Buddhist temples, with nearby beaches and elephant safaris. A short flight from Riyadh.
Monthly guide to Colombo
| Month |
Rating |
Temp | Weather | Notes |
| January |
Excellent |
27° | Warm dry | Warm dry. Best time to visit. |
| February |
Excellent |
28° | Warm dry | Warm dry. Best time to visit. |
| March |
Good |
28° | Warm rainy | Warm rainy. Good time to visit. |
| April |
Good |
29° | Hot | Hot. Good time to visit. |
| May |
Good |
29° | Hot | Hot. Good time to visit. |
| June |
Excellent |
29° | Hot dry | Hot dry. Best time to visit. |
| July |
Excellent |
28° | Warm dry | Warm dry. Best time to visit. |
| August |
Excellent |
28° | Warm dry | Warm dry. Best time to visit. |
| September |
Excellent |
28° | Warm | Warm. Best time to visit. |
| October |
Okay |
27° | Warm monsoon | Warm monsoon. Visitable but with weather challenges. |
| November |
Okay |
27° | Warm monsoon | Warm monsoon. Visitable but with weather challenges. |
| December |
Excellent |
27° | Warm | Warm. Best time to visit. |
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Seasonal data from trusted sources, reviewed by Albattar travel experts. · Last updated: 2026-05-09