# SRI LANKA WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY, JANUARY 15, 2026

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/sri-lanka-weather-forecast-for-today-january-15-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-15T09:34:09+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

### **Showery Conditions Ease Across Sri Lanka as Fair Weather Returns**

Showery weather conditions across Sri Lanka are expected to **reduce from today,
January 15**, according to the latest forecast issued by the Department of Meteorology
at **5.30 a.m.** Improved weather conditions will bring relief to many parts of 
the island after several days of unsettled conditions.

However, **showers or thundershowers** may still occur at a **few isolated locations**,
particularly in the **Kalutara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts**, mainly**
after 4.00 p.m.** Meanwhile, **mainly fair weather** is expected to prevail across
most other areas of the country during the day.

**Misty conditions** are likely during the **early morning hours** in parts of the**
Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Northwestern provinces**, as well as in the **
Galle and Matara districts**, which may affect visibility, especially in hilly and
low-lying regions.

![](https://www.weather.lk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Wave-Height-Wind_Surface_MFWAM-
Global_20260115T1130000530-1-1024x538.jpg)

Meanwhile, marine weather conditions around the island are expected to remain **
moderately unsettled** during the next 24 hours. **Showers or thundershowers** may
develop at a few places in the **sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo 
to Matara via Galle**, particularly during the **evening or night**.

Winds over sea areas will be **north-easterly**, with speeds ranging between **25
and 35 kmph**. At times, wind speeds may increase up to **50 kmph**, especially 
in sea areas extending from **Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam** and from **Matara
to Pottuvil via Hambantota**. Sea conditions in these regions are expected to be**
fairly rough at times**, while other sea areas will remain **slight to moderate**.

Fishermen and naval communities are advised to exercise **caution** during periods
of strong winds and thundershowers.