# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 DECEMBER 2025

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-25-december-2025-2/
- Published: 2025-12-26T10:08:40+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

## Heavy Afternoon Showers and Strong Winds Forecast Across Several Regions on December 26

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 December 2025
Sri Lanka is expected to experience **mixed
weather conditions today**, with **isolated morning showers, heavy afternoon rainfall
in the southwest, and gusty winds in several areas**, according to the Department
of Meteorology.

A few showers may develop in the **Northern, Eastern, and Uva Provinces**, along
with the **Polonnaruwa, Matale, and Nuwara Eliya districts** during the day.

Meanwhile, **showers or thundershowers are expected at several locations in the 
Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Galle, Matara, and Kalutara districts**, particularly**
after 2.00 p.m.** Meteorologists caution that **fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 
50 mm** may occur at some places, increasing the likelihood of localized flooding
and waterlogging.

**Fairly strong winds of around 40 kmph** are forecast at times over the **eastern
slopes of the central hills, the Northern Province, and the Hambantota and Monaragala
districts**, which may cause temporary disruptions.

The public is advised to **take necessary precautions** against **lightning, sudden
gusty winds, and heavy rainfall**, especially during afternoon and evening thundershowers.

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