Weather
Heavy showers about 100 mm are likely at some places in Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 November 2023 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers may occur in Western and Southern provinces and in Puttalam district during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 01.00 p.m. Heavy showers about 100 mm are likely at some places in Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces.
Winds will be south-westerly in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. Winds will be variable in directions in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.
The sea areas around the island will be slight but temporarily 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 22 JANUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 January 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
The prevailing dry weather conditions are expected to change from tomorrow (23).
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara, Ampara and Vavuniya districts during the early hours of the morning.
There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in the Nuwara-Eliya district in the early hours of the morning.
Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 JANUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 January 2026 by the Department of Meteorologyy
The prevailing dry weather conditions are expected to change from 23 January.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Ampara districts during
the early hours of the morning
There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in the Nuwara-Eliya district in the early hours of the morning.
Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 JANUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 January 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Ampara districts during
the early hours of the morning.
There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in the Nuwara-Eliya district in the early hours of the morning.
Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island.
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