# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 AUGUST 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-18-august-2026/
- Published: 2026-08-17T20:23:31+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

Sri Lanka is expected to experience unsettled weather in several areas on Tuesday,
18 August 2026, with showers and strong winds affecting parts of the country. Showers
will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya
districts. Several spells of showers are also expected in the Western and North-
Western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts.

Fairly strong winds of around 30–40 kmph can be expected at times over the Northern,
North-Central, North-Western and Southern provinces, as well as in the Trincomalee
District. Residents in these areas are advised to remain cautious, particularly 
during periods of stronger winds.

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**Sea Areas Around Sri Lanka**

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 will be westerly to south-
westerly, with speeds of 30–40 kmph.

Wind speeds may increase up to 50–60 kmph at times in the sea areas extending from
Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
These areas will be rough at times, and naval and fishing communities are advised
to remain vigilant.

The wave height may increase to around 2.0–2.5 metres in the sea areas extending
from Chilaw to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. Fishermen and other marine communities
are urged to follow weather updates and exercise caution when engaging in sea activities.