Living in Colombo: Weather & Climate
What it's actually like to live in Colombo - the weather through the year, healthcare, and the practical essentials.
Dec to Mar
Best months to visit.
Apr
Shoulder months.
May to Jan
Wettest months: Southwest, Northeast.
Weather & Climate in Colombo
Colombo experiences a tropical rainforest climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.
One Galle Face · Rehman Abubakr / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Colombo features a tropical rainforest climate, characterized by consistently warm temperatures throughout the year.
The city experiences two main monsoon seasons: the Southwest monsoon from May to September and the Northeast monsoon from October to January. The driest periods occur between these monsoons, from February to April and in parts of September. Humidity remains high, especially during the monsoon months.
Pettah Market · Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Healthcare in Colombo
| Hospital | Type |
|---|---|
| Lanka Hospitals Colombo | Private · Multi-speciality |
| Asiri Hospital Colombo | Private · Multi-speciality |
| Nawaloka Hospital Colombo | Private · Multi-speciality |
| National Hospital of Sri Lanka | Government · Multi-speciality |
| Durdans Hospital Colombo | Private · Multi-speciality |
Frequently asked questions about Colombo
By air into Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). By rail into Colombo Fort Railway Station. By road, Southern Expressway (E01).
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