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Colombo Weather in September

Colombo in September

The short of it: Colombo in September averages a high of 22 °C (71 °F) and a low of 11 °C (52 °F), with 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 11° · rain 144 mm · daylight 11 h 59 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & April

Thirty years of records give Colombo an average September high of 22°, a low of 11° and some 144 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 22°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 144 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 59 min in mid-September, 45 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Colombo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Almirante Tamandaré, 9 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

September in Colombo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 68 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 59 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Almirante TamandaréParaná9 km WSW22°11°140 mm
Rio Branco do SulParaná14 km NW22°11°140 mm
Bocaiúva do SulParaná15 km NE22°11°144 mm
ItaperuçuParaná15 km WNW22°11°142 mm
CuritibaParaná16 km SSW22°11°134 mm
Quatro BarrasParaná17 km ESE22°12°146 mm
Campina Grande do SulParaná17 km E22°12°146 mm
PinhaisParaná17 km S23°12°137 mm

The Almanac · Colombo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 22°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 144 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Colombo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°16°251 mm6 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
February26°16°209 mm6 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦
March25°15°148 mm6 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
April23°13°100 mm5 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
May20°10°106 mm6 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦
June19°9°106 mm5 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦
July19°8°96 mm5 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦✦
August21°9°76 mm6 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦
September22°11°144 mm7 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
October23°13°153 mm8 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
November24°14°131 mm8 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦
December25°15°172 mm7 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Colombo in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Colombo in September?

Days average 22 °C (71 °F) and nights 11 °C (52 °F), with about 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 22°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 144 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Colombo?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Colombo in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 11 h 59 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 34 min in June to 13 h 42 min in December.

Does it snow in Colombo in September?

Hardly — September nights average 11 °C (52 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Colombo in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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