Weather forecast for todayHikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 11:12 +0530

  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 16km/hWNW 290°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1012.19mbar
  • Visibility: 14.48km
  • UV index: 11
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Currently, in Hikkaduwa, the sky is mainly clouded, with limited clear patches.
Rainfall is insignificant.
The temperature is a tropical 31°C, and the feels-like temperature of which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity comes in at computed to be a steamy 38°C. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum anticipated 30°C for today.

Tuesday 20. Oct 2026

  • 30°C
  • 26°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 88%
  • Precipitation: 26mm
  • Wind: 17km/hWNW 289°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • UV index: 11
  • Sunrise: 05:55 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:53 +0530
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On Tuesday, in Hikkaduwa, storm clouds could lead to bursts of thunder and rain.
Substantial precipitation is predicted for today. Slight changes in temperature are expected, reaching a high of a humid 30°C and decreasing to a low of a temperate 26°C.
The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is computed to be a sweltering 38°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Expect temperatures to reach October's average high of 28.8°C.
Sunrise was at 05:55 and sunset will be at 17:53; the daylight will last for 11h and 58min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 11h 38°C.
Coldest period: 23h - 1h 31°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 15h 88%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 50%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 17km/hWNW 289°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 11
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  • 12h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 17km/hWNW 285°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 11
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  • 13h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 16km/hWNW 285°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 14h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 66%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 16km/hWNW 283°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 15h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 88%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 16km/hWNW 287°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 16h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 77%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 15km/hWNW 288°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 17h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 70%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 14km/hWNW 286°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:53
  • 18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 13km/hNW 307°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 38%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 12km/hNW 305°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 47%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hNW 305°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 49%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 10km/hNW 307°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWNW 298°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 54%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWNW 295°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of storm-filled, wet and cloud-filled weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is predicted from 11h to 17h, and from 19h to 23h. The most intense rain will be falling at 14h and 15h.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 31°C and the lowest temperature of 27°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a minimum of 31°C and a maximum of 38°C. The hottest part of the day will be at 11h and 12h.
The high temperature is expected to be in line with October's usual value of 28.8°C. The minimum temperature will be also consistent with October's average low of 25.9°C.
Updated: Oct 20, 2026 @ 05:42:19 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently, it rains in Hikkaduwa, but precipitation is minimal.

At 11:12 +0530, the temperature is 31°C. Feels-like temperature is 38°C.

Today, storm systems may continue to produce thunderstorms.

Substantial precipitation of 26mm is anticipated with a high probability.

Today, the highest temperature will be 30°C, while the lowest temperature will be 26°C. The maximum heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 38°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 Tuesday, in Hikkaduwa, sunrise was at 05:55 and sunset will be at 17:53 (+0530).

In Hikkaduwa, the length of the day today will be 11h and 58min.