Planning a trip to Colombo in February? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +31°C and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 59 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+31°C
Avg. max. temperature
+20°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Colombo has good weather in February.
Average temperature in Colombo in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Colombo for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +34°C during the day to a minimum of +23°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +32°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +34°C.
Is Colombo warm or cold in February?
Colombo is typically hot in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +31°C to +31°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°C to +24°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
February is one of the warmest months in Colombo, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Colombo in February
Colombo weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+31°C
+31°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+20°C
+20°C
+22°C
Max. temperature
+36°C
+36°C
+36°C
Rainfall
62 mm
59 mm
76 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
75%
75%
77%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
6
6
6
Cloudy days
19
17
17
Rainy days
6
5
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
February weather is still as good as in January.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +31°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 62 mm to 59 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 75%.Winds are calmer in comparison to January, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.
Next month (March) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Colombo in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Colombo is gradually increasing during February, going from 1 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Colombo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 25% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 55 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Colombo wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 295 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Colombo?
This is the weather in Colombo in February 2023:
1 February
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+32°C
2 February
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+31°C
3 February
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+30°C
4 February
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+32°C
5 February
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+32°C
6 February
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+33°C
7 February
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+32°C
8 February
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+32°C
9 February
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+33°C
10 February
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+31°C
11 February
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+31°C
12 February
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+30°C
13 February
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+29°C
14 February
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+32°C
15 February
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+31°C
16 February
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+32°C
17 February
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+32°C
18 February
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+30°C
19 February
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+30°C
20 February
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+31°C
21 February
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+31°C
22 February
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+32°C
23 February
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+31°C
24 February
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+32°C
25 February
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+33°C
26 February
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+32°C
27 February
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+34°C
28 February
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+34°C
In February 2023 Colombo had 10 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Colombo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Colombo in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+30°C) and the highest in 2020 (+35°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 185 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Colombo in February:
Is February a good time to visit Colombo?
February is a really good time to go to Colombo. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Colombo.
Can you sunbathe in Colombo in February?
Absolutely, February is hot in Colombo. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Colombo rainy in February?
Colombo is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Colombo in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Colombo in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Colombo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.