Weather in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka in August
In an average August, Colombo sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 25°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 25°C |
| Typical low range | 24°C to 25°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
1997-08-26
Lowest
25°C
2022-08-31
Low
Highest
26°C
2023-08-28
Lowest
22°C
1986-08-13
Feels-like
Highest
40°C
1997-08-14
Lowest
25°C
2022-08-31
Humidity
Highest
23.7 g/m³
2024-08-16
Lowest
18.6 g/m³
1990-08-07
Wind
Highest
50 km/h
2022-08-01
Lowest
11 km/h
1991-08-05
Precip
Wettest
246 mm
2019
Driest
21 mm
2001
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