# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY, 05 February 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-today-05-february-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-05T09:42:27+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

Weather conditions across **Sri Lanka on 05 February 2026** are expected to remain**
unsettled**, with widespread showers affecting many parts of the island. **Showers
will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces**,
as well as in the **Hambantota district**. **Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 
mm** is likely at some locations in **Uva province** and in the **Batticaloa, Ampara,
Hambantota and Nuwara-Eliya districts**, which may lead to temporary water accumulation
in low-lying areas.

In addition, **showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in other parts
of the island after 2.00 p.m.**, with **fairly heavy showers above 50 mm** expected
at some locations. These weather conditions may be accompanied by **lightning and
strong gusty winds**.

**Fairly strong winds of around 30–40 kmph** can be expected at times over the **
Northern and North-Western provinces** and in the **Matale, Trincomalee and Anuradhapura
districts**, potentially affecting daily activities and travel.

**Misty conditions** are likely during the **early morning hours** in parts of the**
Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces**, as well as in the **Galle, Matara
and Badulla districts**, reducing visibility on roads, especially in hill country
areas.

![](https://meteo.gov.lk/gifs/marine1.gif?t=1770264685657)

For the **sea areas around Sri Lanka**, **showers will occur at several places off
the coast extending from Pottuvil to Kankasanthurai via Batticaloa and Trincomalee**.
Elsewhere, **showers or thundershowers may develop during the evening or night**.

Winds will be **north-easterly at 30–40 kmph**, increasing up to **45–50 kmph at
times** in sea areas off the coast from **Colombo to Mullaitivu via Puttalam and
Kankasanthurai**, and from **Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota**. These sea areas
will be **fairly rough at times**, while other areas remain **moderate**. **Very
rough seas and strong gusty winds** may occur during thundershowers, and marine 
communities are advised to remain cautious.