Colombo, Sri Lanka All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Colombo, from NOAA GHCN daily weather observations.
Station: NUWARA ELIYA
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 90.5°F (33°C) | May 21, 2012 |
| Record Low | 27.3°F (-3°C) | January 14, 1929 |
| Lowest High | 54.1°F (12°C) | November 28, 1944 |
| Highest Low | 69.4°F (21°C) | February 16, 1927 |
| Highest Mean | 73.2°F (23°C) | May 21, 2012 |
| Lowest Mean | 45.9°F (8°C) | December 14, 1884 and December 15, 1884 and December 16, 1884 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 13.23" (336.0 mm) | October 24, 2001 |
| Max in One Month | 19.95" (506.8 mm) | October 1995 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | March 1992 |
| Max in One Year | 87.98" (2234.6 mm) | 2023 |
| Least in One Year | 44.48" (1129.7 mm) | 2016 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | February 1, 1869 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | June 25, 1969 – December 24, 2024 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at NUWARA ELIYA (63 mi from Colombo, Sri Lanka). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Colombo, Sri Lanka?
The all-time record high in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 90.5°F (33°C), set on May 21, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Colombo, Sri Lanka?
The all-time record low in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 27.3°F (-3°C), set on January 14, 1929.
What is the most rain Colombo, Sri Lanka has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Colombo, Sri Lanka is 13.23 inches, on October 24, 2001.