Colombo in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Colombo in august 2025
The weather in Colombo in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
very bad weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
83°F
Moderate rain at times
62% of time
26%
8%
5%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Moderate rain at times
52% of time
28%
12%
8%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
51% of time
19%
19%
10%
Weather at 3am
79°F
44%
41%
12%
4%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Colombo in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Colombo in august.
The climate of Colombo in august is very bad
the weather in Colombo in august is wet (with 23.9in of precipitation over 23 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in july there is an average of 22.9in of rainfall over 24 days.
The climate quite good in this location august. The thermometer averaged maximum of 85°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 83°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Colombo is 85°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Colombo in august with a maximum record of 90°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 76°F in 2019. You can expect to have about 11 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 35 of time.
Day length in Colombo in august is 12:20. The sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 18:25.
August: another location in Sri Lanka?
If you want to go to Sri Lanka in august, there are destinations with better weather than Colombo:
In august, Yala National Park, Hambantota and Okanda have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Kandy, Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Dambulla have good weather.
Finally, Chilaw, Negombo, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Haputale and Horton Plains National Park have a tolerable climate, but better than Colombo.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Colombo in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 76°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 84°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 23.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 23 day(s) (75%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.4in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.51km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:25 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:20 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Colombo in august 2024:
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 81°F
79°F to 85°F
81°F to 85°F
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79°F to 81°F
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79°F to 85°F
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81°F to 85°F
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79°F to 83°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in august
Cities near Colombo:
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in august | very bad weather |
| Panadura in august | very bad weather |
| Negombo in august | tolerable weather |
| Kalutara in august | very bad weather |
| Bentota in august | very bad weather |
| Kuliyapitiya in august | tolerable weather |
| Chilaw in august | tolerable weather |
| Adam’s peak in august | bad weather |
| Ambalangoda in august | very bad weather |
| Hatton in august | tolerable weather |
| Neluwa in august | bad weather |
| Gampola in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Colombo
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Colombo in august:
Weather data for Colombo for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Colombo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Colombo can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Colombo.