Weather forecast for today
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, 01. May

PM Thunderstorms
05:55

18:19
+0530
PM Thunderstorms
31°C / 26°C
  • Wind: 16km/h SSW
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 48%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • UV index: 11
On Thursday, 1st of May, stormy weather with frequent thunder and rain bursts is expected.
Minimal precipitation is forecasted for today. The highest daytime temperature will reach a hot 31°C, creating a slight contrast with the anticipated nighttime low of a temperate 26°C.
The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is calculated to be a torridly hot 41°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Expect temperatures to reach April's average high of 31.8°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:55 and sunset at 18:19; the daylight will last for 12h and 24min.

Current condition

Mostly Cloudy
02:31 +0530
Mostly Cloudy
  • 26°C
  • Feels like: 31°C
  • Wind: 11km/h SSE
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1009.14mbar
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 0
At the moment, in Colombo, mostly clouded conditions are dominating the sky.
The temperature is a warm 26°C, and the feels-like temperature of which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature comes in at appraised at a hot 31°C. The current temperature is at the minimum anticipated for today.

Weather radar - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
The current temperature (02:31 +0530) is 26°C. Feels-like temperature is 31°C.
What is the weather forecast for Colombo for today?
On Thursday, in Colombo, thunderstorms may roll in by the afternoon, bringing brief intense rainfall.
Will it rain today?
Today, there is a low chance of minimal precipitation in Colombo.
What will be the highest temperature in Colombo today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 31°C, while the minimum temperature will be 26°C. The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is calculated to be 41°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 31.8°C in April. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 25.8°C.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in Colombo, sunrise will be at 05:55 and sunset at 18:19 (+0530).
How many hours of daylight will Colombo have today?
Today, the daylight will last for 12h and 24min.

Hourly weather forecast

2h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 11km/h SE
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
4h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10km/h SE
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 14km
Sunrise: 05:55
6h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 8km/h SE
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 14km
8h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9km/h SSE
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
10h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 13km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
12h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
14h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 15km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 48%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
16h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
18h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Sunset: 18:19
20h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11km/h S
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
22h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9km/h SSE
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Today, in Colombo, a combination of primarily overcast and occasionally lightning-active and wet weather is anticipated.
With minimal precipitation of 1mm, rain is forecasted at 2h, and from 13h to 15h.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 26°C and a maximum of 31°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a minimum of 30°C and a maximum of 39°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 11h to 13h.
The high temperature is expected to be close to April's usual value of 31.8°C. The minimum temperature will be also close to April's average low of 25.8°C.
March and April, with an average high-temperature of 31.8°C, are the warmest months in Colombo.
Updated: Apr 30, 2025 @ 21:01:13 UTC
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Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • en: Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • es: Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • hr: Kolombo, Šri Lanka
  • sr: Kolombo, Šri Lanka
  • zh: 科伦坡, 斯里兰卡
  • Latitude: 6.927079°
  • Longitude: 79.861243°
  • Elevation: 11 m
  • Current time: 03:10 +0530
  • Sunrise: 05:55 +0530
  • Sunset: 18:19 +0530
  • Timezone: Asia/Colombo
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