What's the weather like in Colombo in August
The month of August is an excellent one to visit Colombo. The capital city of Sri Lanka receives relatively few tourists in August, therefore, rates are lower and the city's streets aren't cramped with tourists. This makes it easier for one to tour and discover the city.
Colombo enjoys a tropical climate and the month of August is no exception. Although it is a relatively dry month, it comes just before the second rainy season which begins in September. Therefore, tourist should expect some rainfall towards the end of the month.
Temperature
August has relatively high temperatures averaging 28°C (roughly 82°F). It's average high temperatures are around 30°C (86°F) and it receives low temperatures averaging 25°C (77°F).
Rainfall
August also receives about 114 mm of rainfall, and has an average of 11 rainy days.
Sunshine Hours
However, the month still receives around 7 hours of sun a day.
Things to do in Colombo in August
August is an extremely important month in Sri Lanka. Usually, the KandyEsala festival that begins in late July will still be going on. The festival, which is held to pray for rain and to celebrate Sri Lanka's greatest treasure, the Buddha's tooth, goes on for ten days. The festivities increase in momentum and size until the final day.
It is interesting to note that Sri Lanka has gone to war with both India and China over the tooth. There are also a number of stories that surround the tooth, with one of them claiming that the Portuguese once took the tooth away, destroyed it and scattered the remnants in the sea, but it reformed and flew back to Sri Lanka.
Whether the story is true or false, it provides both the Citizens of the island nation and tourists with a marvelous festival, which is often referred to as Asia's most glamorous festival.
