# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 JULY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-16-july-2026/
- Published: 2026-07-15T19:09:05+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

Sri Lanka is expected to experience mainly dry weather on **16 July 2026**, although
a few showers are likely in several parts of the country. According to the latest
weather forecast, light rain may occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western
provinces, as well as in the districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara.
Most other areas of the island are expected to remain dry throughout the day.

Strong winds will continue to affect several regions. Wind speeds of **40–50 kmph**
can be expected at times over the Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces,
together with the districts of Matale, Hambantota and Trincomalee. Residents in 
these areas are advised to remain alert, especially when travelling or engaging 
in outdoor activities.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/analysis1.gif?t=1784122456615)

**Sea Condition**

For sea areas around Sri Lanka, a few showers are expected off the coast from Negombo
to Galle via Colombo. South-westerly winds will prevail with speeds of **40–50 kmph**,
increasing to **50–60 kmph** at times in the sea areas from Hambantota to Pottuvil
and from Kalpitiya to Kankasanthurai via Mannar. Other sea areas will experience
winds of **30–40 kmph**, with gusts reaching up to **50 kmph**.

Sea conditions will be rough at times in the waters from Hambantota to Pottuvil 
and from Kalpitiya to Kankasanthurai via Mannar, while other surrounding sea areas
will remain fairly rough. Wave heights may increase to **2.0–2.5 metres** in sea
areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota, making
conditions challenging for marine activities.