Sri LankaThe weather in July in Colombo
It's hot in July in Colombo with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 28°C.
Looking for sun? July isn’t a good month to be in Colombo. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in July for Colombo, Sri Lanka. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2020, Colombo reached the highest temperature in July over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 29°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Colombo is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In July, there is an average of 137 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in July for Colombo
Click on any day in July to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Colombo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
July weather comparison
| Colombo | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 31°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 33°C |
| Min. temperature | 26°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 137 mm | 160 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 18 days |
Start of July
The month of July starts in Colombo with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 27°C.
Mid July
By mid-July, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 27°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of July
By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in Colombo is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in July in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in July in Colombo
Temperature in July in Colombo over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in July in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in July in Colombo
Total precipitation in July in Colombo over the years
Daily UV index in July in Colombo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in July in Colombo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Colombo by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Colombo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.