# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 JULY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-28-july-2026/
- Published: 2026-07-27T21:07:47+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

A slight increase in rainfall is expected across the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka
from **July 28**, according to the latest weather forecast issued at 2.00 p.m. on**
27 July 2026**. Residents in these areas should prepare for wetter conditions over
the coming days, while most other regions of the island are expected to remain largely
dry.

Showers will occur at times in the **Sabaragamuwa Province** and in the **Kandy**
and **Nuwara Eliya** districts. Meanwhile, the **Western** and **North-Western**
provinces, along with the **Galle** and **Matara** districts, are expected to experience
several spells of showers throughout the day. Elsewhere in the country, mainly dry
weather will continue.

In addition to the rainfall, fairly strong winds of **40–50 kmph** are forecast 
at times over the western slopes of the Central Hills, the **Northern** and **North-
Central** provinces, and in the **Hambantota**, **Trincomalee**, and **Puttalam**
districts. Residents in these areas are advised to remain cautious, especially when
traveling or engaging in outdoor activities.

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### Sea Area Forecast

A few showers may occur in the sea areas extending from **Negombo to Matara** via**
Colombo** and **Galle**. South-westerly winds are expected to blow at speeds of **
30–40 kmph**, with stronger gusts reaching **50–60 kmph** in the sea areas from **
Hambantota to Pottuvil** and from **Kalpitiya to Kankasanthurai** via **Mannar**.
Winds may also increase up to **50 kmph** in waters from **Kankasanthurai to Trincomalee**
via **Mullaitivu** and from **Kalpitiya to Hambantota** via **Galle**.

Sea conditions will be **rough** in the waters from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from
Kalpitiya to Kankasanthurai via Mannar, while **fairly rough** seas are expected
in other affected coastal areas. Wave heights may increase to **2.0–2.5 meters**
off the coast from **Galle to Pottuvil** via **Hambantota**. Fishermen and naval
operators are advised to exercise extra caution before venturing out to sea.