# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 JULY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-01-july-2026/
- Published: 2026-06-30T15:00:22+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

Sri Lanka is expected to experience unsettled weather conditions on **Wednesday,
July 1, 2026**, with frequent showers, isolated thunderstorms, and strong winds 
affecting several parts of the island and surrounding sea areas.

According to the latest weather forecast issued at 2.00 p.m. on June 30, several
spells of showers will occur in the **Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces**,
as well as the **Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts**. Meanwhile, **
Uva Province** and the **Ampara and Batticaloa districts** are likely to experience
showers or thundershowers at several locations after 2.00 p.m.

Strong southwesterly winds are expected to continue across the country, with speeds
of **40 to 50 km/h** at times over the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern,
North-Central, and North-Western provinces, including **Trincomalee District**. 
Residents are advised to remain alert for temporary localized strong winds and lightning
during thunderstorms.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/analysis1.gif?t=1782811393296)

**Sea Conditions**

Marine conditions are also expected to remain challenging over the next 24 hours.
Showers or thundershowers will occur in sea areas extending from **Chilaw to Matara**
via **Colombo and Galle**. Wind speeds over coastal waters will generally range 
from **30 to 40 km/h**, increasing to **50 to 60 km/h** in sea areas stretching 
from **Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil** via **Mannar, Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota**.

These sea areas are expected to be rough at times, with wave heights reaching **
2.0 to 2.5 metres**. Fishermen and naval operators are urged to exercise extreme
caution, particularly during thunderstorms when temporarily strong gusty winds and
very rough seas may develop.