# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 JULY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-18-july-2026/
- Published: 2026-07-17T20:26:29+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather on **18 July 2026**, although a few
showers are expected in several parts of the country, according to the latest weather
forecast issued at 2.00 p.m. on 17 July 2026. Residents in the **Western, Sabaragamuwa,
and North-Western provinces**, as well as the **Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and 
Matara districts**, may experience brief showers during the day.

Most other parts of the island are expected to remain dry, providing generally favorable
weather conditions. However, **strong winds reaching 40-50 kmph** are likely at 
times over the **Northern, North-Central, and North-Western provinces**, together
with the **Matale, Hambantota, and Trincomalee districts**. People in these areas
are advised to remain cautious, especially when traveling or engaging in outdoor
activities.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/analysis1.gif?t=1784299800244)

**Sea Condition**

Sea conditions will also require close attention over the next 24 hours. A few showers
are expected in the sea areas extending from **Negombo to Matara via Colombo and
Galle**. South-westerly winds will prevail around the island with speeds of **30-
40 kmph**, increasing to **50-60 kmph** at times in the sea areas from **Chilaw 
to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam** and from **Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota**. 
Winds may also reach **50 kmph** in the sea areas from **Trincomalee to Kankasanthurai**.

As a result, the sea off the coasts from **Chilaw to Kankasanthurai** and **Galle
to Pottuvil** will be rough at times, while seas from **Trincomalee to Kankasanthurai**
may become fairly rough. Fishermen, naval operators, and other marine users are 
advised to exercise caution before venturing into these sea areas.