# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 JULY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-13-july-2026/
- Published: 2026-07-12T20:24:51+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

Sri Lanka is expected to experience a mix of showers, dry weather, and strong winds
on **13 July 2026**, according to the latest weather forecast issued at **2.00 p.
m. on 12 July 2026**. Rainfall will mainly affect the south-western parts of the
island, while most other regions are expected to remain dry.

Several spells of showers are forecast for the **Sabaragamuwa Province** and the
districts of **Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara** throughout the day. Meanwhile,
a few light showers may also occur in the **Western** and **North-Western** provinces.
Residents in the remaining parts of the country can expect mainly dry weather with
generally stable conditions.

Strong winds will continue to influence several areas of the island. Wind speeds
of **40 to 50 kmph** are expected at times over the western slopes of the Central
Hills, the **North-Central** and **North-Western** provinces, and in the districts
of **Monaragala, Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Mannar**. People living in these areas
are advised to remain cautious, especially when travelling or engaging in outdoor
activities.

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**Sea Conditions**

Marine conditions are expected to remain challenging during the next 24 hours. A
few showers may occur in the sea areas extending from **Negombo to Galle via Colombo**.
South-westerly winds will generally range between **30 and 40 kmph**, but may strengthen
to **50–60 kmph** in the sea areas from **Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam**
and from **Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota**. Wind speeds in other surrounding
sea areas may also increase to around **50 kmph** at times.

The sea will be rough in these affected coastal waters, while other sea areas may
become fairly rough. Wave heights are expected to reach **2.0 to 2.5 metres** in
the sea areas extending from **Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota**.
Fishermen and mariners are advised to exercise caution before venturing out to sea.