# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 JULY 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-30-july-2026/
- Published: 2026-07-29T20:38:28+05:30
- Author: WeatherLK

Sri Lanka is expected to experience a slight increase in rainfall over the next 
few days, with the southwestern parts of the island receiving the highest amounts
of rain on **30 July 2026**, according to the latest weather forecast. Residents
in several provinces should be prepared for wet conditions, while strong winds will
continue to affect many parts of the country.

Showers will occur at intervals in the **Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western
provinces**, as well as in the **Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts**.
Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding **50 mm** is likely at some locations in the Western
and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. People living
in low-lying and landslide-prone areas are advised to remain alert if heavy rain
persists.

Most other parts of the island are expected to experience mainly dry weather. However,
strong winds ranging between **40 and 50 kmph** may occur at times across the **
Northern, North-Central, North-Western and Central provinces**, as well as in the**
Rathnapura, Monaragala, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts**. The public is advised
to take necessary precautions to avoid damage caused by strong winds, especially
to temporary structures and roadside trees.

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### Sea Area Forecast

Several spells of showers are expected in the sea areas extending from **Negombo
to Matara via Colombo and Galle**. South-westerly winds will prevail with speeds
of **30–40 kmph**, increasing to **50–60 kmph** in the sea areas from **Hambantota
to Pottuvil** and from **Kalpitiya to Mullaitivu via Mannar and Kankasanthurai**.
Winds may also reach **50 kmph** in sea areas from **Trincomalee to Mullaitivu**
and from **Kalpitiya to Hambantota via Galle**.

Sea conditions will be **rough** in the waters from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from
Kalpitiya to Mullaitivu, while other affected sea areas will be **fairly rough**.
Wave heights may increase to **2.0–2.5 meters** from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo,
Galle and Hambantota. Fishermen and naval communities are strongly advised to exercise
extreme caution before venturing into these waters.