AsiaCity
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Colombo is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
68
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
72
Safety
60
Culture
74
Health
62
Internet
64
Outdoors
76
Access
66
Practical details
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil
Population
21.8M
Time zone
UTC+05:30
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Trip basics
Best months
Jan · Feb · Mar
Climate
Equatorial
Warmest month
Feb · 31°C
Quietest month
Dec · crowd 61/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$189
Local daily spend
LKR 59,581
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
UNREST (U) TERRORISM (T) OTHER (O)
Source country update: 10/14/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
LKR
Best months list
Jan · Feb · Mar
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image