Western Province, Sri Lanka
Colombo cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Colombo in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 89°Fwarmest average high (February)
- 83°Fcoolest average high (October)
- 41%fewest rain days (February)
- 99%most rain days (June)
Weather in Colombo right now
Weather in Colombo by month
Average highs run from 83°F (28°C) in October to 89°F (32°C) in February. Rain falls on the fewest days in February and the most in June. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86 / 73°F30 / 23°C | 55% | 9 mph15 km/h | 83°F28°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| February | 89 / 74°F32 / 23°C | 41% | 10 mph16 km/h | 84°F29°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| March | 88 / 75°F31 / 24°C | 60% | 9 mph15 km/h | 85°F30°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| April | 88 / 76°F31 / 25°C | 83% | 9 mph14 km/h | 87°F31°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| May | 86 / 78°F30 / 25°C | 96% | 12 mph19 km/h | 87°F30°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| June | 84 / 77°F29 / 25°C | 99% | 12 mph20 km/h | 84°F29°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| July | 84 / 77°F29 / 25°C | 89% | 12 mph20 km/h | 84°F29°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| August | 83 / 77°F29 / 25°C | 89% | 12 mph20 km/h | 84°F29°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| September | 84 / 77°F29 / 25°C | 99% | 12 mph19 km/h | 84°F29°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| October | 83 / 75°F28 / 24°C | 96% | 10 mph17 km/h | 84°F29°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| November | 84 / 74°F29 / 23°C | 85% | 9 mph15 km/h | 85°F29°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| December | 85 / 74°F30 / 23°C | 67% | 9 mph15 km/h | 84°F29°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Colombo
8 ships from 7 cruise lines are scheduled here, 10 visits in total. The next 10:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 262026 | Cordelia EmpressCordelia Cruises | Calls | 5 nights from Kochi (Kerala, India) |
| Thu, Dec 32026 | Mein Schiff 6TUI Cruises | Calls | 25 nights from Cape Town |
| Tue, Dec 82026 | Silver MuseSilversea Cruises | Calls | 18 nights from Mumbai |
| Fri, Dec 112026 | AIDAstellaAIDA Cruises | Calls | 60 nights from Antalya |
| Thu, Dec 242026 | Cordelia EmpressCordelia Cruises | Calls | 5 nights from Kochi (Kerala, India) |
| Thu, Dec 312026 | Cordelia EmpressCordelia Cruises | Calls | 5 nights from Kochi (Kerala, India) |
| Thu, Feb 112027 | AmeraPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 143 nights from Hamburg |
| Thu, Mar 42027 | Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises | Calls | 138 nights from Savona |
| Fri, Mar 192027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
| Tue, Mar 232027 | ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 149 nights from Savona |
Ships that visit Colombo
- Cordelia EmpressCordelia Cruises
- AIDAstellaAIDA Cruises
- Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises
- AmeraPhoenix Reisen
- ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen
- Silver MuseSilversea Cruises
- Mein Schiff 6TUI Cruises
- Viking SkyViking
Nearby cruise ports
- GalleSri Lanka
- HambantotaSouthern Province, Sri Lanka
- TrincomaleeSri Lanka
- Kochi (Kerala, India)Kerala, India
- Minicoy IslandLakshadweep, India
- MaleKaafu Atoll, Maldives
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.