Month guide · Colombo · Sri Lanka
Colombo in June
What June is really like in Colombo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Kondephy, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Wet and windy, with showers most days; good time for the east coast instead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in June
June is the 6th-warmest month in Colombo: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 30 days. Compared with May (31°C (88°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:26
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
First inter-monsoon (April). Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; New Year festivities close many businesses for a few days.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
- Poson Poya (June full moon)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Pettah
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
Built in 1909, this mosque's red-and-white candy-striped brickwork and onion domes make it one of Colombo's most photographed buildings.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
Historic site · Fort
Old Dutch Hospital
Book Ministry of Crab or another restaurant here for dinner, and arrive early to explore the courtyards.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Food
- After dark
- Free
Landmark · Cinnamon Gardens
Independence Memorial Hall
Built to commemorate independence from Britain in 1948, this columned hall is modelled on the royal audience hall of Kandy.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Outdoors
Beach · Mount Lavinia
Mount Lavinia Beach
Take the coastal train from Fort for sea views, and swim only where locals do and when the flags allow.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Colombo.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 25°C and 17 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Colombo?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Colombo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Colombo?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Wet and windy, with showers most days; good time for the east coast instead.
+How warm is Colombo in June?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Colombo in June?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.