Water temperature in Colombo
86.2
°F
May 18, 18:14
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
86.3°FTomorrow:
86.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 27 min.Colombo in May
Minimum:
81.9°FAverage:
82.9°FMaximum:
84.1°FSea water temperature in Colombo today
As of now, in Colombo, the water temperature is 86.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 0.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 87.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 84.1°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in Colombo
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | 88.8°F | 85.9°F | 86.5°F |
| May 5 | 88.6°F | 85.9°F | 86.5°F |
| May 6 | 88.0°F | 85.7°F | 86.3°F |
| May 7 | 87.8°F | 85.8°F | 86.3°F |
| May 8 | 88.0°F | 85.7°F | 86.3°F |
| May 9 | 88.2°F | 85.7°F | 86.3°F |
| May 10 | 87.7°F | 85.4°F | 86.1°F |
| May 11 | 87.5°F | 85.7°F | 85.9°F |
| May 12 | 87.4°F | 85.6°F | 85.8°F |
| May 13 | 87.4°F | 85.4°F | 85.8°F |
| May 14 | 87.4°F | 85.3°F | 85.7°F |
| May 15 | 86.6°F | 85.2°F | 85.7°F |
| May 16 | 86.4°F | 85.7°F | 85.6°F |
| May 17 | 86.3°F | 85.7°F | 85.5°F |
| May 18 | 86.2°F | 87.0°F | 85.4°F |
| May 19 | 86.0°F | 85.8°F | 85.2°F |
| May 20 | 85.9°F | 85.5°F | 85.1°F |
| May 21 | 85.9°F | 85.3°F | 85.1°F |
| May 22 | 85.7°F | 84.7°F | 84.9°F |
| May 23 | 85.7°F | 85.0°F | 84.9°F |
| May 24 | 85.6°F | 85.2°F | 84.8°F |
| May 25 | 85.5°F | 85.9°F | 84.7°F |
* actual - actual temperature values
** forecast - projected values for the next week
Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.
Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.