# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 12 JULY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-12-july-2026/
- Published: 2026-07-11T20:25:04+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

The Department of Meteorology has forecast a mix of showers, isolated thundershowers,
and strong winds across parts of Sri Lanka on **12 July 2026**, while mainly dry
weather is expected to prevail over much of the island.

Several spells of showers are expected in the **Sabaragamuwa Province** and the **
Kandy** and **Nuwara Eliya** districts throughout the day. A few light showers may
also occur in the **Western** and **North-Western** provinces and in the **Galle**
and **Matara** districts.

During the afternoon, after 2.00 p.m., showers or thundershowers may develop at 
a few locations in the **Uva Province** and in the **Ampara** and **Batticaloa**
districts. Although rainfall will be limited elsewhere, residents are advised to
remain alert for sudden changes in weather conditions.

Strong winds of **40–50 kmph** are expected at times over the western slopes of 
the Central Hills, the **North-Central Province**, and in the **Monaragala, Puttalam,
Hambantota, Trincomalee,** and **Mannar** districts. The public is urged to take
necessary precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds
and lightning associated with thundershowers.

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**Sea Areas Forecast**

Marine conditions will remain unsettled around the island during the next 24 hours.
Showers or thundershowers are expected at a few places in the sea areas extending
from **Negombo 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 **Hambantota to Pottuvil** and from **Mannar
to Chilaw via Puttalam**. Winds in other sea areas may also reach **50 kmph**.

The sea will be rough at times in these coastal waters, while other surrounding 
sea areas are expected to be fairly rough. Wave heights of **2.0 to 2.5 metres**
are likely in the sea area extending from **Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo**.
Fishermen and mariners are advised to exercise caution, as temporarily strong gusty
winds and very rough seas can occur during thundershowers.