# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 JULY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-17-july-2026/
- Published: 2026-07-16T20:19:06+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

Sri Lanka is expected to experience mainly dry weather across most parts of the 
country on **17 July 2026**, according to the latest forecast issued at **2.00 p.
m. on 16 July 2026**. However, a few showers are likely in the **Western, Sabaragamuwa
and North-Western provinces**, as well as in the **Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and
Matara districts**.

Although rainfall will be limited to a few areas, **strong winds of 40–50 km/h**
are expected at times over the **Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces**,
together with **Matale, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts**. Residents in these
regions should remain cautious, especially when travelling or engaging in outdoor
activities.

For coastal waters, a few showers may occur in the sea areas extending from **Negombo
to Matara via Colombo and Galle**. South-westerly winds will continue at **30–40
km/h**, strengthening to **50–60 km/h** at times in the sea areas from **Chilaw 
to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam** and from **Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota**. 
Winds may also increase to **50 km/h** in the sea areas from **Vakarai to Kankasanthurai
via Trincomalee**.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/analysis1.gif?t=1784212827434)

**Sea Condition**

Sea conditions will be **rough** off the coasts from **Chilaw to Kankasanthurai**
and **Galle to Pottuvil**, while the waters from **Vakarai to Kankasanthurai** may
become **fairly rough**. Wave heights are expected to reach **2.0 to 2.5 metres**
in the sea area extending from **Hambantota to Pottuvil**.

Fishermen, naval operators and other marine users are advised to exercise caution
due to rough seas and strong winds. The public should also stay updated with the
latest weather information and take necessary precautions in windy areas.