Colombo in july: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Colombo in july 2025
The weather in Colombo in the month of july comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout july
very bad weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
83°F
Moderate rain at times
57% of time
28%
9%
5%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Moderate rain at times
49% of time
31%
13%
7%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
50% of time
19%
16%
8%
Weather at 3am
79°F
44%
40%
13%
3%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Colombo in july
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Colombo in july.
The climate of Colombo in july is very bad
The weather in july in Colombo is wet (with 22.9in of precipitation over 24 days). This is better than the previous month since in june it receives an average of 28.2in of rainfall over 25 days.
The climate quite comfortable around this city july. Temperatures are up to 85°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 83°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of july in Colombo is 85°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Colombo in the month of july with a maximum record of 88°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 70°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 11 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 35 of time.
Day length in Colombo in july is 12:29. Sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset is at 18:31.
July: another location in Sri Lanka?
If you want to go to Sri Lanka in july, there are destinations with better weather than Colombo:
In july, Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Kayts, Mannar Island and Poonakari have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Dambulla and Kurunegala 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 july
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of july.
| July | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 70°F (2021) | ||||
| 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 | 22.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 24 day(s) (78%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.6in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.51km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:29 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in july | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last july?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Colombo in july 2024:
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 86°F
77°F to 79°F
81°F to 83°F
79°F to 81°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 81°F
79°F to 83°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 85°F
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
81°F to 85°F
81°F to 85°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in july
Cities near Colombo:
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in july | very bad weather |
| Panadura in july | very bad weather |
| Negombo in july | tolerable weather |
| Kalutara in july | very bad weather |
| Bentota in july | very bad weather |
| Kuliyapitiya in july | tolerable weather |
| Chilaw in july | tolerable weather |
| Adam’s peak in july | bad weather |
| Ambalangoda in july | bad weather |
| Hatton in july | tolerable weather |
| Neluwa in july | bad weather |
| Gampola in july | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in july.
Colombo
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Colombo in july:
Weather data for Colombo for july 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.