Weather
Showers predicted in most provinces
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 December 2023 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty condition can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces in the morning.
Showers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale, Anuradhapura, Polonnarauwa and Hambantota districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places.
Winds will be North-easterly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (40-50) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil can be fairly rough at times while the other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate but temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
The public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers
Weather
Showers above 50 mm are likely at some places inthe Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts after 1.00 p.m.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
The atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from October 1st.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces during the early hours of the morning.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in the above areas.
A Few shower may occur in the coastal areas of the Western Province and Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Showers above 50 mm expected in Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts after 2.00 p.m.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 29 SEPTEMBER 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in the above areas.
A Few showers may occur in the coastal areas of the Western Province and the Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Showers will occur in the Western, Eastern, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Polonnaruwa and Mullativu districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 SEPTEMBER 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts after 2.00 p.m.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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