Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 AUGUST 2025. Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 August 2025

Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS.  Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 August 2025

Condition of Rain:

Several spells of showers may occur in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Matara via Galle.

Winds:

Winds will be westerly to south-westerly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. 

Wind speed can increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Hambantota via Galle.

State of Sea:

The sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Hambantota via Galle will be rough at times.

The wave height may increase about 2.5 m in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Matara via Galle (this is not for land area).