# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 AUGUST 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-02-august-2026/
- Published: 2026-08-01T20:36:27+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

The Department of Meteorology has forecast wet and windy weather for several parts
of Sri Lanka on **02 August 2026**, with fairly heavy rainfall expected in the central
highlands and strong winds affecting many provinces. Residents, motorists, and fishermen
are advised to remain alert as adverse weather conditions continue across the island.

Showers will occur at times in the **Sabaragamuwa Province** and in the **Kandy**
and **Nuwara Eliya** districts. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding **50 mm** is likely
at some locations in these areas, increasing the possibility of localized flooding
and difficult travel conditions. Several spells of showers are also expected in 
the **Western** and **North-Western** provinces and in the **Galle** and **Matara**
districts.

A few showers may occur in the **Matale**, **Anuradhapura**, and **Hambantota** 
districts. Meanwhile, isolated showers or thundershowers are possible after 2.00
p.m. in the **Uva Province** and in the **Ampara** and **Batticaloa** districts.
Most other parts of the country are expected to experience mainly dry weather.

Strong winds of **40–50 kmph** are expected at times over the Western, Sabaragamuwa,
Southern, North-Central, Central, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the**
Mannar**, **Trincomalee**, and **Monaragala** districts. The public is advised to
take precautions against temporary localized strong winds and lightning associated
with thundershowers.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/analysis1.gif?t=1785596561265)

### Sea Areas Forecast

Marine conditions remain hazardous around much of the island. Showers are expected
in the sea areas extending from **Chilaw to Matara** via **Colombo** and **Galle**.
South-westerly winds will generally range between **30–40 kmph**, but wind speeds
may increase to **60–70 kmph** in the sea areas from **Puttalam to Pottuvil** via
Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota. Winds may also reach **50–60 kmph** from **Trincomalee
to Puttalam** via **Kankasanthurai**.

The sea areas from **Puttalam to Pottuvil** are expected to be **very rough**, and
the Department of Meteorology strongly advises naval and fishing communities **not
to venture into these waters until further notice**. Seas from **Trincomalee to 
Puttalam** will also be rough, requiring extreme caution. Wave heights are forecast
to reach **2.5 to 3.0 metres** from **Mannar to Pottuvil** via Colombo, Galle, and
Hambantota, creating dangerous conditions for all marine activities.