Weather forecast for todayBalapitiya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 00:09 +0530

  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 250°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1011.18mbar
  • Visibility: 12.87km
  • UV index: 0
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At the moment, in Balapitiya, a soft drizzle is falling, keeping the air fresh.
Rainfall is minimal.
The temperature is a moderately hot 28°C, and the felt air temperature of which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air comes in at computed to be a humid 33°C. The current temperature is at the expected maximum for today.

Thursday 22. Oct 2026

  • 28°C
  • 25°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 24mm
  • Wind: 18km/hWSW 246°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 05:55 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:52 +0530
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Today, on Thursday, 22nd of October, moderate to strong thunderstorms are in the outlook.
Substantial precipitation is predicted. The temperature is anticipated to vary slightly from a high of a moderately hot 28°C to a low of a warm 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is calculated to be a hot 34°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions.
The predicted high temperature will align with October's average of 28.8°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:55 and sunset at 17:52; the daylight will last for 11h and 57min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Maximum temperature: 33°C.
Minimum temperature: 31°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 3h 100%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 0h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 74%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 252°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 2h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 6mm
  • Wind: 12km/hWSW 248°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 4h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 14km/hWSW 245°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 05:55
  • 6h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 99%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • Wind: 15km/hWSW 244°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 5km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 70%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 14km/hWSW 240°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 10h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 7mm
  • Wind: 17km/hWSW 243°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 12h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 69%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 17km/hWSW 244°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 14h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 87%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • Wind: 17km/hWSW 251°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 16h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 98%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • Wind: 16km/hWSW 248°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:52
  • 18h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 76%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 14km/hWSW 251°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 78%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 13km/hWSW 255°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 77%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 14km/hW 264°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Balapitiya, a combination of stormy and rainy weather is predicted.
Rain is anticipated throughout the entire day, with precipitation varying from a minimal 2mm to a maximum of 7mm. The most intense rain will be falling at 3h and 10h.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 28°C and a minimum of 26°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a minimum of 30°C and a maximum of 34°C. The warmest part of the day will be from 8h to 16h.
The maximum temperature will be similar to the average high of 28.8°C in October. The temperature low is forecasted to be also close to the usual October value of 25.9°C.
Updated: Oct 21, 2026 @ 18:39:34 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently, it rains, but precipitation is minimal.

The temperature at 00:09 +0530 is 28°C. Feels-like temperature is 33°C.

On Thursday, storm activity is likely to continue.

Yes. With a probability of 100%, increased precipitation of 24mm is forecasted.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 28°C, while the minimum temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is appraised at 34°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 28.8°C in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 25.9°C.

On Thursday, in Balapitiya, sunrise will be at 05:55 and sunset at 17:52 (+0530).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 57min.