Weather on May 23 in Colombo
Historical weather data for May 23 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on 53 years of data from COLOMBO
About This Date
May 23rd in Colombo, Sri Lanka typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 17°C. Over 53 years of records, the warmest May 23rd was in 2012 (31°C average), while the coldest was 1974 (14°C) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 30% of May 23rd dates historically, with the wettest May 23rd recording 1.54" of rain. The last decade has been 21.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 21.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 23rd in Colombo? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32°C (89°F) | 26°C (78°F) | -- |
| 2025 | 32°C (89°F) | 28°C (82°F) | -- |
| 2023 | 32°C (89°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm |
| 2022 | 31°C (88°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm |
| 2021 | 29°C (85°F) | -- | 16 mm |
| 2020 | 32°C (90°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm |
| 2019 | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 0 mm |
| 2018 | 28°C (83°F) | -- | 7 mm |
| 2017 | 31°C (87°F) | 28°C (83°F) | 2 mm |
| 2016 | 33°C (91°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm |
| 2015 | 32°C (89°F) | -- | 1 mm |
| 2014 | 32°C (90°F) | 28°C (83°F) | 0 mm |
| 2013 | 31°C (88°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm |
| 2012 | 32°C (90°F) | 28°C (83°F) | 0 mm |
| 2011 | 33°C (91°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 1 mm |
| 2010 | 29°C (85°F) | -- | 2 mm |
| 2009 | 31°C (88°F) | -- | 8 mm |
| 2008 | 32°C (90°F) | -- | 0 mm |
| 2007 | 24°C (75°F) | -- | 1 mm |
| 2004 | 19°C (66°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 2003 | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 2002 | 22°C (72°F) | 14°C (58°F) | -- |
| 2001 | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 2000 | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | -- |
| 1999 | 18°C (64°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0 mm |
| 1998 | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | -- |
| 1997 | 23°C (74°F) | 12°C (54°F) | -- |
| 1996 | 22°C (71°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0 mm |
| 1995 | 23°C (74°F) | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 1994 | 22°C (72°F) | 14°C (58°F) | -- |
| 1993 | 22°C (71°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 1992 | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0 mm |
| 1991 | 22°C (71°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 39 mm |
| 1990 | 21°C (70°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 1989 | 18°C (65°F) | 14°C (57°F) | -- |
| 1988 | 21°C (69°F) | 14°C (58°F) | -- |
| 1987 | 24°C (76°F) | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 1986 | 22°C (72°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 8 mm |
| 1985 | 17°C (62°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 1984 | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | -- |
| 1983 | 24°C (76°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0 mm |
| 1982 | 22°C (71°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 29 mm |
| 1981 | -- | 25°C (77°F) | -- |
| 1980 | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (57°F) | -- |
| 1979 | 23°C (73°F) | 8°C (47°F) | -- |
| 1978 | 21°C (69°F) | 14°C (57°F) | -- |
| 1977 | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 1976 | 21°C (69°F) | 14°C (58°F) | -- |
| 1975 | 15°C (59°F) | 14°C (58°F) | -- |
| 1974 | 16°C (60°F) | 14°C (57°F) | -- |
| 1973 | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 1972 | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (49°F) | -- |
| 1971 | 22°C (71°F) | 11°C (52°F) | -- |