With a population of 137,223, Negombo is a must-see destination in Western, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Negombo in April, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is March, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 370 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Negombo, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
When flying to Negombo, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Negombo.
Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Europcar, among others, in Colombo.
Average rates range from around ₹ 2,078 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,369 and up for a 5-star experience.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,730.