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

In August, Colombo averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 227 mm of rain; Sigiriya averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 30 mm.

Colombo vs Sigiriya in August

Sigiriya is the better pick in August — 74 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sigiriya is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Colombo is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Colombo vs Sigiriya — August climate, side by side

	🇱🇰 Colombo	🇱🇰 Sigiriya
Comfort score	56/100 (D)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	36°C	34°C
Avg high / low	30° / 26°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	227 mm	30 mm
Rainy days	28	6
Humidity	86%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	55	39

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

Month by month

Colombo 🇱🇰 Sri Lankasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best February56
Sigiriya 🇱🇰 Sri Lankasweltering, dry, clean air · best February74

Colombo vs Sigiriya in August — FAQ

Is August better in Colombo or Sigiriya?: Sigiriya is the better pick in August — 74 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sigiriya is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Colombo is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Colombo vs Sigiriya in August?: In August, Colombo averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 227 mm of rain; Sigiriya averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 30 mm.