# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY, JANUARY 12, 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-today-january-12-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-12T09:53:51+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

### **Showery Conditions to Continue Across Several Provinces on January 12**

Showery and thundershower activity is expected to continue across many parts of 
Sri Lanka today (January 12), according to the Department of Meteorology. **Showers
or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Uva, Eastern
and Central provinces, as well as in the Hambantota district**. **Fairly heavy rainfall
exceeding 50 mm** is likely at some locations in the Eastern and Uva provinces.

Elsewhere in the island, **showers or thundershowers may develop after 1.00 p.m.**,
particularly affecting the North-Western, Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces. In
these areas, **fairly heavy rainfall of around 75 mm** can be expected at isolated
places.

During the early morning hours, **misty conditions are likely in parts of the Western,
Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces**, including the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala
districts, which may reduce visibility.

The public is advised to remain vigilant and **take necessary precautions against
temporary localized strong winds and lightning** that may accompany thundershowers
throughout the day.