# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 AUGUST 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-16-august-2026/
- Published: 2026-08-15T20:28:50+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

Sri Lanka is expected to experience unsettled weather conditions on Sunday, 16 August
2026, with several areas receiving showers and occasional thundershowers. , several
spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces,
as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.

A few showers or thundershowers may develop in the Uva Province and in the Ampara
and Batticaloa districts after 2.00 p.m. Residents in areas affected by thundershowers
are advised to remain cautious, as temporary localized strong winds and lightning
could occur. The public is urged to take adequate precautions to minimize possible
damage.

Fairly strong winds of around 30–40 kmph are also expected at times over the Northern,
North-Central, North-Western and Southern provinces and in the Trincomalee district.

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**Sea Areas Forecast**

Showers may occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Chilaw to Matara
via Colombo and Galle during the next 24 hours.

Winds around the island will be westerly to south-westerly, with speeds of 30–40
kmph. Wind speeds could increase to 50–60 kmph at times in the sea areas from Kankasanthurai
to Chilaw via Mannar and Puttalam, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. Winds
may also reach 45–50 kmph in other sea areas.

Sea conditions from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw and from Matara to Pottuvil will be
rough at times, while other areas may become fairly rough. Naval and fishing communities
operating in the affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and follow the latest
weather updates.