# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 AUGUST 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-25-august-2026/
- Published: 2026-08-24T16:40:27+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

Sri Lanka is expected to experience a mix of showers, strong winds and mainly dry
conditions across different parts of the island on 25 August 2026.
Showers are expected
at times in the **Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces** and in the districts of **
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara**. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding **50 mm**
is likely at some locations in these areas. Residents should remain alert to changing
weather conditions, particularly during periods of heavier rainfall.

Several spells of showers may also occur in the **North-Western Province**, while
a few showers are possible in the **Anuradhapura district**. In the eastern and 
southeastern parts of the island, including **Ampara, Monaragala and Batticaloa 
districts**, showers or thundershowers may develop at a few places after 2.00 p.
m. Mainly dry weather is expected to prevail over most other areas.

Fairly strong winds of around **30–40 kmph** may occur at times over the western
slopes of the Central Hills, the Northern, North-Central and North-Western provinces,
and in the districts of **Trincomalee, Monaragala, Hambantota and Matale**. The 
public is advised to take precautions against temporary localized strong winds and
lightning during thundershowers.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/analysis1.gif?t=1787569447991)

**Sea Areas Around Sri Lanka**

Showers may occur at a few places in sea areas from **Negombo to Matara via Colombo
and Galle**. South-westerly winds are expected at speeds of **30–40 kmph**.

Wind speeds may increase to **50–60 kmph** in sea areas from **Mullaitivu to Chilaw
via Kankasanthurai and Mannar**, and from **Hambantota to Pottuvil**. Other sea 
areas may experience winds of up to **45–50 kmph**.

These sea areas are expected to be rough at times, while other surrounding waters
may become fairly rough. Wave heights may reach approximately **2.0–2.5 metres**
from **Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara**. Naval and fishing communities
are advised to remain vigilant.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/marine1.gif?t=1787569510620)