Weather on October 16 in Colombo
Historical weather data for October 16 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on 52 years of data from COLOMBO
About This Date
October 16th in Colombo, Sri Lanka typically brings pleasant fall weather, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 16°C. Over 52 years of records, the warmest October 16th was in 2011 (28°C average), while the coldest was 1980 (13°C) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of October 16th dates historically, with the wettest October 16th recording 13.64" of rain. The last decade has been 20.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 20.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 16th in Colombo? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (76°F) | -- |
| 2024 | -- | 25°C (77°F) | -- |
| 2023 | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 0" |
| 2022 | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 0.23" |
| 2021 | 30°C (86°F) | -- | 0.2" |
| 2020 | 31°C (87°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 0.76" |
| 2019 | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 3.89" |
| 2017 | -- | 25°C (77°F) | 1.78" |
| 2016 | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 13.64" |
| 2015 | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 0.15" |
| 2014 | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 2.84" |
| 2013 | 31°C (87°F) | -- | 0" |
| 2012 | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 2.11" |
| 2011 | 32°C (89°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | 31°C (87°F) | -- | 0" |
| 2009 | 31°C (87°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | 21°C (69°F) | -- | 0.81" |
| 2007 | 29°C (85°F) | -- | 0.51" |
| 2004 | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 2003 | 19°C (67°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0.03" |
| 2002 | 22°C (72°F) | 14°C (57°F) | -- |
| 2001 | 17°C (62°F) | 14°C (57°F) | -- |
| 2000 | 18°C (65°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0.15" |
| 1999 | 16°C (60°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 1998 | 19°C (67°F) | 13°C (55°F) | -- |
| 1997 | 20°C (68°F) | 14°C (58°F) | -- |
| 1996 | 18°C (65°F) | 14°C (57°F) | -- |
| 1995 | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 2.59" |
| 1994 | -- | 12°C (54°F) | -- |
| 1993 | 22°C (71°F) | 12°C (54°F) | -- |
| 1992 | -- | 27°C (80°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 1990 | 19°C (67°F) | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 1989 | -- | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 1988 | 22°C (72°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | 21°C (69°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 1986 | 19°C (67°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 1.4" |
| 1985 | 19°C (66°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | 21°C (69°F) | 9°C (49°F) | -- |
| 1983 | 21°C (70°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 0.05" |
| 1982 | 19°C (67°F) | 13°C (55°F) | -- |
| 1981 | 19°C (67°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 1980 | 16°C (60°F) | 11°C (51°F) | -- |
| 1979 | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (51°F) | -- |
| 1978 | -- | 24°C (75°F) | -- |
| 1977 | 20°C (68°F) | 14°C (57°F) | -- |
| 1976 | 16°C (61°F) | 14°C (58°F) | -- |
| 1975 | 17°C (62°F) | 12°C (54°F) | -- |
| 1974 | 17°C (63°F) | 11°C (51°F) | -- |
| 1973 | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (51°F) | -- |
| 1972 | 21°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 1971 | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | -- |