# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 SEPTEMBER 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-01-september-2026/
- Published: 2026-08-31T19:20:21+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

**Sri Lanka Weather Forecast for 01 September 2026**

Sri Lanka is expected to experience a mix of rainy and dry weather conditions on
01 September 2026, Several spells of showers are expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa
provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.

Showers or thundershowers may develop at a few locations in the Uva Province and
in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts after 2.00 p.m. Meanwhile, mainly
dry weather is expected to prevail across most other parts of the island.

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**Strong Winds and Weather Precautions**

Fairly strong winds of around **30–40 kmph** may occur at times over the western
slopes of the Central hills, North-Central and North-Western provinces, as well 
as in the Trincomalee, Hambantota and Matale districts. The public is advised to
take appropriate precautions during thundershowers, as temporary localized strong
winds and lightning may occur.

**Sun Directly Over Sri Lanka**

An important astronomical event is also expected on 01 September. Due to the apparent
southward movement of the Sun, it will be directly overhead Sri Lankan latitudes
from **28 August to 07 September**.

On 01 September, the Sun is expected to be directly overhead the areas around **
Kalpitiya, Talawa, Sinharagama, Galkadawala, Nachchaduwa, Padikaramaduwa, Gomarankalla
and Verugal** at approximately **12.10 p.m.**

**Sea Weather Forecast**

Marine conditions are expected to be more challenging in several coastal areas during
the next 24 hours. Showers may occur at several places in the sea areas extending
from **Chilaw to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle**.

Winds will be south-westerly at speeds of **30–40 kmph**. Wind speeds may increase
up to **50–60 kmph** at times in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
Winds may also reach up to **50 kmph** in the sea areas from Trincomalee to Puttalam
via Kankasanthurai and Mannar.

The sea areas from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times, while areas from
Trincomalee to Puttalam may become fairly rough. Wave heights may increase to around**
2.0–3.0 metres** in the sea areas from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and
Matara. Naval, fishing and other marine communities are advised to remain alert 
to changing conditions and follow official weather updates.

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