Weather on October 17 in Colombo
Historical weather data for October 17 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on 53 years of data from COLOMBO
About This Date
October 17th in Colombo, Sri Lanka typically brings pleasant fall weather, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 16°C. Over 53 years of records, the warmest October 17th was in 2017 (29°C average), while the coldest was 1976 (14°C) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of October 17th dates historically, with the wettest October 17th recording 6.96" of rain. The last decade has been 20.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 20.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 17th 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) | -- |
| 2023 | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 4.72" |
| 2022 | 30°C (86°F) | -- | 0.97" |
| 2021 | -- | 26°C (78°F) | 0.18" |
| 2020 | 31°C (87°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 0.36" |
| 2017 | 31°C (88°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 0.1" |
| 2015 | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 2.79" |
| 2014 | 31°C (87°F) | -- | 1.45" |
| 2013 | 31°C (87°F) | -- | 2.46" |
| 2012 | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 0.74" |
| 2011 | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 6.05" |
| 2010 | 30°C (86°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 0.53" |
| 2009 | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | 22°C (71°F) | -- | 0.25" |
| 2007 | 30°C (86°F) | -- | 0" |
| 2006 | 31°C (88°F) | -- | 6.96" |
| 2005 | 19°C (66°F) | -- | 1.14" |
| 2004 | 21°C (70°F) | 12°C (54°F) | -- |
| 2003 | 22°C (71°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 19°C (66°F) | 14°C (58°F) | -- |
| 2001 | 19°C (66°F) | 14°C (57°F) | -- |
| 2000 | 18°C (64°F) | 14°C (57°F) | -- |
| 1999 | 16°C (61°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 1998 | 20°C (68°F) | 13°C (55°F) | -- |
| 1997 | 21°C (69°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 1996 | 17°C (62°F) | 15°C (59°F) | -- |
| 1995 | 22°C (71°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0.03" |
| 1994 | -- | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 1993 | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 1992 | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (49°F) | -- |
| 1991 | 16°C (61°F) | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 1990 | 21°C (70°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 3.71" |
| 1989 | -- | 11°C (51°F) | -- |
| 1988 | 21°C (69°F) | 10°C (50°F) | -- |
| 1987 | 19°C (66°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0.61" |
| 1986 | 21°C (69°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 1.3" |
| 1985 | 19°C (66°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | 19°C (67°F) | 10°C (50°F) | -- |
| 1983 | 21°C (70°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0.61" |
| 1982 | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (52°F) | -- |
| 1981 | 21°C (69°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 1980 | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (54°F) | -- |
| 1979 | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | -- |
| 1978 | 19°C (67°F) | 11°C (51°F) | -- |
| 1977 | 19°C (67°F) | 13°C (55°F) | -- |
| 1976 | 14°C (58°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 1975 | 18°C (65°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 1974 | 18°C (64°F) | 11°C (51°F) | -- |
| 1973 | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (51°F) | -- |
| 1972 | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (52°F) | -- |
| 1971 | 22°C (71°F) | 9°C (48°F) | -- |