Weather in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Q: What's the weather like in Sri Lanka right now?

Right now in the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, it's 27.7°C with Overcast. Conditions vary across the country - see the city list on this page for live weather elsewhere in Sri Lanka.

Q: What's the temperature in Colombo, Sri Lanka today?

The current temperature in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, is 27.7°C. It feels like 31.6°C.

Q: Which city in Sri Lanka is warmest right now?

Among major cities in Sri Lanka, Jaffna is the warmest right now at 28.3°C, while Kandy is the coolest at 20.3°C.

Q: Does Sri Lanka have multiple climate zones?

Yes - temperatures across Sri Lanka today range by about 8°C between the warmest and coolest major cities, which suggests multiple climate zones. Countries with wide north-south spans or large elevation differences usually see varied weather on the same day.

Q: How humid is it in Colombo right now?

Humidity in Colombo is currently 82%.

Q: How windy is it in Colombo right now?

Wind speed in Colombo is around 16.6 km/h. Wind affects how cold the air feels (wind chill) and how comfortable outdoor activities are.

Q: How can I check weather for other cities in Sri Lanka?

This page lists live weather for the largest cities in Sri Lanka. Click any city to see its full current conditions, hourly forecast, and 14-day outlook.

Right now it is 28°C and overcast in Colombo (feels like 32°C), with humidity 82%, wind 17 km/h. Across Sri Lanka right now, the warmest of the major cities is Vakarai (31°C), and the coolest is Badulla (19°C).

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Weather in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Colombo

Current Weather Conditions: Top Cities in Sri Lanka

Colombo

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

Maharagama

Jaffna

Moratuwa

Negombo

Pita Kotte

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

Kandy

Trincomalee

Kalmunai

Galle

Point Pedro

Batticaloa

Katunayaka

Valvedditturai

Matara

Battaramulla South

Dambulla

Kolonnawa

Kotikawatta

Anuradhapura

Vavuniya

Hendala

Ambalangoda

Ratnapura

Badulla

Puttalam

Devinuwara

Ampara

Welisara

Kalutara

Bentota

Matale

Homagama

Beruwala

Panadura

Mulleriyawa

Kandana

Ja Ela

Wattala

Kelaniya

Peliyagoda

Kurunegala

Nuwara Eliya

Chilaw

Gampola

Eravur Town

Hanwella Ihala

Weligama

Vakarai

Kataragama

Kegalle

Hatton

Polonnaruwa

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