# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 JULY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-04-july-2026/
- Published: 2026-07-04T08:53:53+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

Issued at 5.30 a.m. on 04 July 2026, the Department of Meteorology forecasts continued
wet weather across several parts of Sri Lanka, with fairly heavy rainfall and strong
winds expected in many areas.

Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces
and in the districts of Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Some locations in
these areas are likely to receive fairly heavy rain exceeding 50 mm. In addition,
several spells of showers are expected in the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts.

Strong winds of 40–50 kmph can be expected at times over the western slopes of the
central hills, Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces, as well as in
the districts of Ratnapura, Hambantota and Trincomalee.

The public is advised to take precautions against possible disruptions caused by
strong winds and heavy rainfall.

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### **Sea Areas Forecast**

For the next 24 hours, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in
sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Galle via Colombo.

Winds will be south-westerly at 30–40 kmph, increasing up to 55–65 kmph at times
in sea areas from Mullaitivu to Puttalam via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil 
via Hambantota.

These sea areas will be very rough at times, while other surrounding seas may become
fairly rough. Wave heights may increase to 2.0–2.5 metres from Chilaw to Pottuvil
via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.

Fishermen and naval communities are urged to exercise caution due to rough sea conditions
and strong winds.