Weather in Colombo. Actual conditions and forecast
Week forecast for temperature, rain and cloudiness
Map of wind conditions for Colombo area
Map of Colombo temperature forecast
1. You can zoom in to Colombo using the '+' button, or check temperatures around the globe by the '-' button.2. Besides this, you can grab the map by your mouse button and move it to see the temperature in other regions.
This temperature map is centered around Colombo. The map is real-time and interactive.
Rain forecast for Colombo area
1. Using the control panel above this map, you can check the rain forecast for Colombo for any period within next 10 days.2. Via the top control panel, you can check the following weather parameters: Temperature, Cloud cover, Precipitation, Wind and Pressure.
This precipitation forecast map is centered around Colombo. The map is also real-time and interactive.
Sights of Colombo - photogallery
Colombo guide chapters
Travel guide to Colombo
During a walk in the Park Talangama Wetlands, the natural beauty can be admired. Its main feature is the diversity of birds living in these places. Not only inquisitive tourists, but also ornithologists from different countries come to watch it. Currently, the reserve is under the protection of the state. Despite its huge importance, the entrance to its territory remains free. Colombo has many outstanding … Open

Colombo for children - what to visit
Many tourists with children choose the entertainment center Kidz Planet, for a holiday. This modern colorful center offers its young guests a wide choice of entertainment. They can spend time in one of the gaming halls, play with their favorite toys or with meccano, or they can take part in one of the intriguing master classes. Fascinating role plays are organized for children daily, and cooking classes conducted, … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets
Colombo has plenty of excellent souvenir shops, and Lakpahana Handicrafts is at the peak of popularity. Despite the fact that it is quite small, the quality of the goods presented here strikes the imagination. It sells wonderful wood and textile crafts, beautiful porcelain figurines and jewelry by local masters. Thrifty travelers are offered a wide choice of handmade photo frames; they are quite inexpensive here. … Open

Advices for travellers
3. In addition to a state-owned bus station, the city has a private one. It offers higher prices for services, but buses are more modern and comfortable. 4. Those who're going to rent a car should take into account the city's left-hand traffic. Local car enthusiasts cannot be called safe drivers. It is quite dangerous on the local roads where accidents are not rare. 5. A common form of public transport is … Open

Traditions and mentality of Colombo
No less interesting traditions are associated with the veneration of nature in all its manifestations, in particular, with a special attitude to some animals. A cow is a sacred animal for local residents - for this reason, beef dishes are completely absent from local cuisine. In some suburban areas and villages, cows can walk around the city streets freely. It is not customary to chase the animals out of the road, … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants
Another specific regional dish is Vadai, which looks like ordinary donuts. Vadai is made from mashed potatoes with lentils and a lot of spices. Out of the obtained paste, small rings are shaped and then deep-fried. The donuts are very lush and tender, served with various sauces. Such a simple dish is one of the most popular snack options among locals. You can buy it in ordinary stalls on the street. An … Open
