What is the weather like in Chennai vs Colombo in August?

In August, Chennai averages 36°C high / 26°C low with about 105 mm of rain; Colombo averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 227 mm.

Chennai vs Colombo in August

Colombo is the better pick in August — 56 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Colombo is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Chennai is sweltering, rainy.

Chennai vs Colombo — August climate, side by side

	Chennai	Colombo
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	56/100 (D)
Feels-like high	41°C	36°C
Avg high / low	36° / 26°	30° / 26°
Rainfall	105 mm	227 mm
Rainy days	18	28
Humidity	72%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	69	55

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Chennai vs Colombo in August — FAQ

Is August better in Chennai or Colombo?: Colombo is the better pick in August — 56 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Colombo is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Chennai is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Chennai vs Colombo in August?: In August, Chennai averages 36°C high / 26°C low with about 105 mm of rain; Colombo averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 227 mm.