Weather
Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southernand Northern provinces
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on23 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-eliya districts. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southernand Northern provinces.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other areas of the island during the evening or night and fairly heavy showers above 75mm are likely at some places.
Winds will be South-westerly in the sea areas around the island and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph.
Wind speed can increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil can be rough at times while the other sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 March 2026. by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces and in Anuradhapura and Vavuniya districts during the early hours of the morning.
Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 March 2026. by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at several places in the island during the early hours of the morning.
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island.
Weather
Fair weather, except for showers in the Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 FEBRUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 February 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces and in Anuradhapura and Monaragala districts during the early hours of the morning.
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.
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