Colombo in april: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Colombo in april 2026
The weather in Colombo in the month of april comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout april
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
86°F
Moderate rain at times
43% of time
25%
24%
7%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Moderate rain at times
44% of time
24%
23%
10%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
48% of time
19%
17%
14%
Weather at 3am
81°F
40%
23%
22%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Colombo in april
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Colombo in april.
The climate of Colombo in april is tolerable
The climate in april in Colombo is wet (with 10.7in of precipitation over 17 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in march there is an average of 6in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate is very hot in this location this month. The high seasonal norm is 90°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 85°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of april in Colombo is 88°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Colombo in april with a maximum record of 99°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 79°F in 2012. You You can hope to have 86°F or more throughout the month.
On average, in Colombo, the days of april last 12:17. The sun rises at 06:02 and sunset is at 18:19.
With a correct climate, the month of april is okay (but not good) to go in that area.
Colombo: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Colombo forward, the month of may has a better weather forecast than april. more information
April: another location in Sri Lanka?
If you want to go to Sri Lanka in april, there are destinations with better weather than Colombo:
In april, Jaffna, Batticaloa, Mullaitivu, Pottuvil, Puttalam and Tangalle have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Colombo in april
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of april.
| April | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 99°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 79°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 29 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 30 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 84°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 17 day(s) (57%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.15km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:19 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:17 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in april | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last april?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Colombo in april 2025:
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 86°F
77°F to 83°F
79°F to 85°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 88°F
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 88°F
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 86°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in april
Cities near Colombo:
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in april | tolerable weather |
| Panadura in april | tolerable weather |
| Negombo in april | tolerable weather |
| Kalutara in april | tolerable weather |
| Bentota in april | tolerable weather |
| Kuliyapitiya in april | tolerable weather |
| Chilaw in april | tolerable weather |
| Adam’s peak in april | very bad weather |
| Ambalangoda in april | tolerable weather |
| Hatton in april | very bad weather |
| Neluwa in april | very bad weather |
| Gampola in april | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in april.
Colombo
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Weather data for Colombo in april:
Weather data for Colombo for april are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Colombo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Colombo can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Colombo.