Weather
Fair weather in most parts of the island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 March 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces during the morning.
Mainly fair weather will prevail in most parts of the island.
Winds will be easterly to north-easterly in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Matara via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee, Pottuvil and Hambantota, and winds will be south-westerly or variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.
The sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate.
Weather
Showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Puttalam, Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 MAY 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
South-West monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, North-central and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Puttalam, Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara district during the evening or night.
Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, North-western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers
Weather
Showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Puttalam, Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 MAY 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
South-West monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-central, North-western, Central and Southern provinces while fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Puttalam, Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur in Eastern province during the evening or night.
Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over North-western, Northcentral, Northern, Central and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Puttalam, Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 MAY 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
South-West monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island.
Cloudy skies can be expected over most part of the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Central, Southern and Northern provinces while several spells of showers will occur in North-central province. Heavy rain fall above 100 mm is likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Puttalam, Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night.
Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over North-western, North-central, Northern and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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