# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 JULY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-09-july-2026/
- Published: 2026-07-08T19:59:08+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

The latest weather forecast for **09 July 2026** indicates that several spells of
showers will continue in the **Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces** and in the districts
of **Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya**. These areas are expected to receive
intermittent rainfall throughout the day, while mainly dry weather will prevail 
across most other parts of Sri Lanka.

Strong winds remain a significant feature of the forecast. Wind speeds of **40–50
kmph** can be expected at times over the western slopes of the Central Hills, as
well as in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western
provinces. Similar windy conditions are also forecast for the Hambantota and Trincomalee
districts. Residents are advised to take precautions against falling branches and
unsecured outdoor objects.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/analysis1.gif?t=1783520621335)

**Sea Conditions**

For sea areas around the island, a few showers are expected off the coast from **
Chilaw to Galle via Colombo**. South-westerly winds will blow at speeds of **30–
40 kmph**, increasing to **50–60 kmph** at times in the sea areas from **Kankasanthurai
to Puttalam via Mannar** and from **Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota**. Winds in
the remaining sea areas may reach up to **50 kmph**.

Sea conditions will be rough at times in these coastal waters, while other surrounding
sea areas will remain fairly rough. Wave heights between **2.0 and 3.0 metres** 
are also expected in the sea area from **Puttalam to Galle via Colombo**. Fishermen
and marine operators are strongly advised to exercise caution before venturing out
to sea.