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Cheap flights to Colombo
Sri Lanka's colourful capital, with the Galle Face seafront and coastal trains south to Galle.
- Best weather
- Jul to Aug, Dec to Feb
- Warmest
- Mar, 32°C
- Airport
- CMB
Best time to visit Colombo
The best time to visit Colombo for the weather is from July to August and from December to February, when daytime highs average 30 to 32°C (86 to 90°F) and it's mostly dry.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in October (about 19 rainy days) and the least in February.
The warmest month is March, with highs around 32°C (90°F); the coolest is July, at around 30°C (87°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night.
Colombo weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 31°C 89°F | 23°C 74°F | 5 rainy days | Hot and dry |
| February Best | 32°C 89°F | 24°C 74°F | 5 rainy days | Hot and dry |
| March | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 77°F | 8 rainy days | Hot and dry |
| April | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 78°F | 13 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| May | 32°C 89°F | 26°C 79°F | 17 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| June | 31°C 87°F | 26°C 79°F | 15 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| July Best | 30°C 87°F | 26°C 79°F | 10 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
| August Best | 30°C 87°F | 26°C 79°F | 10 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
| September | 30°C 87°F | 25°C 78°F | 15 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| October | 30°C 87°F | 25°C 76°F | 19 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| November | 31°C 87°F | 24°C 75°F | 16 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| December Best | 31°C 88°F | 24°C 74°F | 9 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
Long-term averages from Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Colombo
Farepop finds fares to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 5,800 km · about 7.5 hours non-stop Adelaide 7,700 km · about 10 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Queenstown 10,500 km · about 13.5 hours non-stop Christchurch 10,800 km · about 14 hours non-stop |
| United States | Seattle 8,400 mi · about 17.5 hours non-stop Boston 8,600 mi · about 17.5 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 13,400 km · about 17 hours non-stop Calgary 13,400 km · about 17 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | London 5,400 mi · about 11.5 hours non-stop East Midlands 5,500 mi · about 11.5 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Athens 6,600 km · about 8.5 hours non-stop Naples 7,400 km · about 10 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Colombo
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Colombo: questions
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
For the weather, from July to August and from December to February, when daytime highs average around 31°C. These are long-term averages from Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Colombo?
Colombo has no distinct wet season. October is usually the wettest month, with about 19 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Colombo?
Farepop finds fares to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
How can I find cheap flights to Colombo?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Colombo costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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