# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 SEPTEMBER 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-05-september-2026/
- Published: 2026-09-04T19:35:12+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

**Weather Forecast for 05 September 2026**

Sri Lanka is expected to experience a mix of showers, thundershowers and fair weather
conditions on **Saturday, 05 September 2026.

Showers or thundershowers are likely at several places in the **Uva, Central and
Eastern provinces**, as well as in the **Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts**,
particularly **after 2.00 p.m.** Some locations may receive **fairly heavy rainfall
exceeding 75 mm**, highlighting the possibility of intense showers in affected areas.
Residents in these regions are advised to remain alert to rapidly changing weather
conditions, especially during the afternoon and evening.

Meanwhile, **several spells of showers** are expected in the **Western and Sabaragamuwa
provinces** and in the **Galle and Matara districts**. Although rainfall may occur
intermittently, weather conditions could vary considerably throughout the day.

The public is requested to take adequate precautions during thundershowers, as **
temporary localized strong winds and lightning** may occur. People are advised to
seek safe shelter during thunderstorms and avoid exposed locations.

The **Sun will be directly overhead in Sri Lanka** during its apparent southward
movement from 28 August to 07 September. On 05 September, the Sun is expected to
be overhead near **Moratuwa, Kesbewa, Polgasowita, Handapangoda, Sri Palabaddala,
Bogawanthalawa, Idalgashinna, Yudhaganawa, Kotiyagala and Panama**, at approximately**
12.08 noon**.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/analysis1.gif?t=1788530348877)

**Sea Weather Forecast**

For the sea areas around Sri Lanka, showers may occur off the coast from **Chilaw
to Matara via Colombo and Galle**. During the evening or night, showers or thundershowers
may occur in several places from **Mullaittivu to Pottuvil via Trincomalee and Batticaloa**.

Winds are expected to be **south-westerly at 30–40 kmph**, occasionally increasing
to **50–60 kmph** in the sea areas from **Hambantota to Pottuvil** and from **Kankasanthurai
to Puttalam via Mannar**.

These sea areas may become **rough at times**, while wave heights could reach approximately**
2.0–2.5 metres** from **Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara**. Fishermen
and other sea users are advised to remain cautious.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/marine1.gif?t=1788530416429)