# SRI LANKA GENERAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 December 2025

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-general-weather-forecast-for-26-december-2025/
- Published: 2025-12-25T18:53:12+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

## Heavy Afternoon Showers Expected in Parts of Sri Lanka Over Next 36 Hours

Issued at 04.00 p.m. on 25 December 2025
Weather conditions across Sri Lanka during
the next 36 hours will be marked by **isolated showers in several regions and heavy
afternoon rainfall in the southwest**, according to the Department of Meteorology.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/forecast2.gif?t=1766668918510)

A few showers are expected in the **Northern, Eastern, and Uva Provinces**, as well
as in the **Polonnaruwa, Matale, and Nuwara Eliya districts**.

Meanwhile, **showers or thundershowers are forecast at several locations in the 
Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Galle, Matara, and Kalutara districts**, mainly**
after 2.00 p.m.** Meteorologists warn that **fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 
mm** may occur at some places, increasing the risk of localized flooding and soil
instability.

![](https://www.weather.lk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SRI-LANKA-GENERAL-WEATHER-
FORECAST-FOR-25-December-2025-2-1-724x1024.jpg)

Early morning **misty conditions** are also expected in parts of the **Sabaragamuwa
and Central Provinces**, along with **Kalutara, Badulla, Galle, and Matara districts**,
which may reduce visibility on roads.

The public is urged to **remain alert to sudden weather changes**, particularly 
during thunderstorms, and to take **necessary precautions against strong winds and
lightning-related hazards**.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/forecast1.gif?t=1766668918510)