Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Colombo, Sri Lanka, during August is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (81°F). Highs can soar to 29°C (85°F), while lows may dip to 25°C (78°F). Typically, the humidity level in Colombo throughout August hovers around 83%.
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In August, Colombo averages 189 mm (7.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 27 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 30 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 9% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In August, the UV Index in Colombo reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | ||||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||||