Weather in Colombo - 14-day forecast

Forecast updated: Tuesday 3 NovemberWeather history: NASA POWER · 1981-2025

Weather in the coming days

What will the week bring? Colombo

3 November Colombo: the high will be about 31°C and the low 26°C. Heavy rainfall - around 18.2 mm. 4 November it will be cooler: with a high of about 29°C.

31°C

maximum on Tue 3 Nov

Temperature, rainfall and historical comparison

Weather forecast compared with previous years

Choose a day to see the details. Temperatures show the daily high and low.

Forecast: daily highTypical range 1991-2020

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Tuesday 3 November

Daily high31°CUsually 27-29°C

Daily low26°CColdest part of the day

Rainfall total18.2 mmHeavy rainfall

Maximum wind speed12 km/hForecast wind speed

Warmer than usual. The historical comparison uses daily highs at this time of year. The daily rainfall total shows the amount of rain forecast across the full day.

Full day-by-day forecast - table

14-day forecast: Colombo
Date	Max. / min.	Rain	Typical daily high	Max. wind
Tuesday 3 November	31° / 26°	18.2 mm	27-29°C	12 km/h
Wednesday 4 November	29° / 26°	17.1 mm	27-29°C	13 km/h
Thursday 5 November	28° / 26°	14.9 mm	27-29°C	15 km/h
Friday 6 November	28° / 25°	10 mm	27-29°C	11 km/h
Saturday 7 November	28° / 26°	8.6 mm	27-29°C	11 km/h
Sunday 8 November	28° / 26°	12.8 mm	27-29°C	10 km/h
Monday 9 November	28° / 25°	50.4 mm	27-29°C	20 km/h
Tuesday 10 November	28° / 25°	9.3 mm	27-29°C	13 km/h
Wednesday 11 November	28° / 25°	12 mm	28-30°C	20 km/h
Thursday 12 November	29° / 25°	13.6 mm	28-30°C	26 km/h
Friday 13 November	28° / 26°	7.7 mm	28-30°C	27 km/h
Saturday 14 November	28° / 26°	5.1 mm	28-30°C	29 km/h
Sunday 15 November	26° / 26°	28.1 mm	28-30°C	34 km/h
Monday 16 November	27° / 26°	18.7 mm	28-30°C	38 km/h

What stands out this week?

Hot days and overnight relief

1 of 7 days ≥30°C

On 7 days, the minimum temperature will stay at or above 20°C.

Temperature changes

No sharp cooling

The first 7 forecast days show no day-to-day drop of 3°C or more in the high.

Will it rain?

7 days with rain ≥1 mm

7-day total: 131.9 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 39-107 mm.

This summary covers the first 7 forecast days. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. The historical comparison shows how often such days occurred in previous years.

Weather history 1981-2025

The same week in previous years

NASA POWER

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 3-9 Nov period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 1998 (27°C) and the warmest was 2000 (30°C). The current forecast averages 29°C - higher than in 84% of historical years.

How do we compare the forecast with history?

The forecast chart band shows the 20th-80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020, using the date and a ±7-calendar-day window. The line shows the forecast daily high. The year-by-year chart compares average highs over the same seven dates.

NASA POWER (MERRA-2) data describe conditions in the grid cell covering the location. Elevation and local conditions can affect the comparison.

NASA POWER source and methodology

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Beyond the forecast period

What weather is typical in the following weeks?

For dates beyond the 14-day forecast, we show typical conditions based on historical data.

Tue 17 Nov - Mon 30 Nov29°C / 24°Cusual daily high / low

Tue 1 Dec - Thu 17 Dec29°C / 24°Cusual daily high / low

Average of the daily medians for the following dates from 1991-2020. A comparison based on historical data.

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Colombo - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Detailed weather forecast for Colombo, Sri Lanka: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

UV index in Colombo - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Colombo is 8 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Sea temperature - Colombo

Water today

30°C

Week avg

30°C

Waves today

0.8 m

How's the water?

very warm

16-day sea temperature forecast:

3.11 30°C4.11 30°C5.11 30°C6.11 30°C7.11 30°C8.11 30°C9.11 31°C10.11 31°C11.11 30°C

Average sea temperature through the year:

Jan 29°CFeb 29°CMar 30°CApr 31°CMay 30°CJun 29°CJul 29°CAug 29°CSep 29°COct 29°CNov 29°CDec 29°C

Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Air quality and smog in Colombo

Air quality in Colombo is currently good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 15.9 µg/m³, PM10: 17.1 µg/m³.

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Colombo	15.9	17.1	good

CAMS air-quality model data provided by Open-Meteo, updated daily. Colours represent PM2.5 concentration bands. Data time: 2026-11-03 07:30.

Colombo weather through the year

Colombo weather through the year
Month	Day	Night	Chance of rain
January ★	32°C	23°C	21%
February ★	32°C	24°C	23%
March	33°C	25°C	24%
April	33°C	25°C	35%
May	32°C	26°C	64%
June	32°C	26°C	51%
July	31°C	26°C	34%
August	31°C	26°C	34%
September	31°C	26°C	56%
October	31°C	25°C	64%
November	31°C	24°C	54%
December ★	31°C	24°C	41%

★ - months most often recommended for travel

Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, December.

Upcoming public holidays in Sri Lanka: Deepavali — 8 November · Il Full Moon Poya Day — 24 November · Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day — 23 December. Full calendar and travel notes

Nearby and related places

Sri Jayawardenepura KotteNegomboKandyGalleBatticaloaJaffnaAnuradhapuraTrincomalee

Weather and travel dates: Colombo

Based on the historical data in the climate table for this location.

Warmest months

March · April

Average daytime temperature: 33°C

Coolest months

July · August · September · October · November · December

Average daytime temperature: 31°C

Lowest share of days with precipitation

January

Share of days with precipitation: 21%

Before you travel

Check the forecast daytime and nighttime temperatures, precipitation and current warnings. Use them to choose clothing and plan outdoor activities.

Official travel information

Select your destination on the government website and check the latest advice. Entry requirements depend on factors including citizenship and the purpose of your trip.

FAQ - Colombo weather

What will the weather be like today and tomorrow?

3 November Colombo: the high will be about 31°C and the low 26°C. Heavy rainfall - around 18.2 mm. 4 November it will be cooler: with a high of about 29°C.

Will it rain in the coming days?

7-day total: 131.9 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 39-107 mm.

What does the typical range on the chart mean?

It is the range between the 20th and 80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020 for this time of year.

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Weather in Colombo - 14-day forecast

What will the week bring? Colombo