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Colombo in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Colombo in July and see if it is worth visiting.
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July

Weather in Colombo in July 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
July could be a good time to visit Colombo, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +29°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in July. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 200 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
200 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Colombo has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Colombo in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Colombo for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +25°C during the night, the temperature in July averages around +29°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +29°C.

Is Colombo warm or cold in July?

Colombo is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +26°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

July is one of the coolest months in Colombo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Colombo in July

Colombo weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+29°C+29°C+29°C
Min. temperature
+21°C+23°C+23°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+33°C+32°C
Rainfall
259 mm200 mm175 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
84%84%84%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1008 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
81214
Rainy days
221917
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as ok as in June. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 259 mm to 200 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Colombo in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 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 decreasing during July, going from 7 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Colombo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 77% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 108 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how July 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 July in Colombo?

This is the weather in Colombo in July 2023:
1 July
☁️
+30°C
2 July
☁️
+30°C
3 July
☁️
+28°C
4 July
☁️
+29°C
5 July
☁️
+29°C
6 July
☁️
+29°C
7 July
☁️
+29°C
8 July
☁️
+29°C
9 July
☁️
+30°C
10 July
☁️
+29°C
11 July
☁️
+29°C
12 July
☁️
+29°C
13 July
🌧️
+29°C
14 July
☁️
+30°C
15 July
🌧️
+30°C
16 July
☁️
+30°C
17 July
☁️
+30°C
18 July
🌧️
+30°C
19 July
☁️
+31°C
20 July
☁️
+30°C
21 July
🌧️
+29°C
22 July
☁️
+28°C
23 July
☁️
+29°C
24 July
☁️
+29°C
25 July
☁️
+29°C
26 July
☁️
+30°C
27 July
🌧️
+29°C
28 July
☁️
+28°C
29 July
☁️
+30°C
30 July
☁️
+29°C
31 July
🌧️
+29°C
In July 2023 Colombo had 0 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 74%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Colombo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Colombo in July has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+29°C) and the highest in 2019 (+31°C). The driest year was 1987 with only 40 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1992 with 376 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Colombo in July:

Is July a good time to visit Colombo?

It’s always a good time to visit Colombo, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Colombo in July?

July is warm in Colombo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Colombo rainy in July?

Colombo is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Colombo in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Colombo in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Colombo

Source of the data

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.