At a glance
| Metric | Chennai | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 36°C | 31°C |
| Coldest month low | 22°C | 23°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1447 mm | 2952 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 9.9 h/day | 9.4 h/day |
| Best months | January–February | January–February & June–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Chennai | Colombo | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9 · Excellent | 5.3 · Fair | Chennai |
| February | 8.8 · Excellent | 5.3 · Fair | Chennai |
| March | 7.1 · Good | 3.9 · Poor | Chennai |
| April | 5.4 · Fair | 3.7 · Poor | Chennai |
| May | 3.4 · Poor | 4.3 · Poor | Colombo |
| June | 2.2 · Challenging | 5.0 · Fair | Colombo |
| July | 2.0 · Challenging | 5.2 · Fair | Colombo |
| August | 2.2 · Challenging | 5.4 · Fair | Colombo |
| September | 2.6 · Challenging | 5.3 · Fair | Colombo |
| October | 3.9 · Poor | 5.2 · Fair | Colombo |
| November | 5.3 · Fair | 4.8 · Poor | Chennai |
| December | 6.8 · Fair | 4.6 · Poor | Chennai |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Chennai or Colombo?
It's a tie: Chennai and Colombo each have the better travel weather in 6 months of the year.
When is the best time to visit Chennai?
The best months to visit Chennai are January–February, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
The best months to visit Colombo are January–February & June–October, based on six years of climate data.
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