Department of Meteorology - Sri Lanka

GENERAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT 36 HOURS

Issued at 04.00 p.m. on 07 May 2024

An enhancement of showery condition over most parts of the island is expected during next few days from tomorrow (08th May).

 

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 2.00 p.m.

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

 

Showers may occur over the coastal areas of Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle during the morning too.

 

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces during the morning.

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 Main Cities                                                             Date : 8-May-2024
City Temperature (0C) Relative Humidity (%) Weather
Max Min Max Min
Anuradhapura 36 25 95 50 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Batticaloa 34 27 95 70 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m
Colombo 33 25 95 75 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Galle 30 25 95 75 Showers or thundershowers
Jaffna 37 28 90 65 Mainly fair
Kandy 33 23 95 55 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Nuwara-Eliya 24 12 95 45 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Ratnapura 34 25 95 65 Showers or thundershowers after 2.00p.m
Trincomalee 36 27 90 55 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m
Mannar 34 27 90 70 Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2.00p.m