Weather forecast for todayMawalgama, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 13:41 +0530

  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWSW 240°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1010.5mbar
  • Visibility: 12.87km
  • UV index: 7
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At the moment, misty air and a light drizzle make for a peaceful setting.
The temperature is a warm 29°C, while the real-feel temperature, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be a very hot 37°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum anticipated 31°C for today.

Sunday 18. Oct 2026

  • 31°C
  • 24°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 73%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSW 236°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • UV index: 7
  • Sunrise: 05:55 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:53 +0530
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Today, on Sunday, 18th of October, expect scattered thunderstorms to develop later in the day, with the possibility of lightning and strong winds.
Minimal precipitation is predicted. The highest temperature will be a humid 31°C, while the lowest temperature will be a warm 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is evaluated at an extremely hot 43°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.
The expected maximum is predicted to be in line with the regular October temperature of 30°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: 14h 37°C.
Coldest hour: 23h 29°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 14h 58%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 14h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 58%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWSW 247°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 15h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWSW 248°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 16h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 53%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 7km/hWSW 239°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 17h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 44%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSW 210°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:53
  • 18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSE 124°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 5km/hSE 125°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hSE 141°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hESE 123°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 3km/hSE 130°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hESE 116°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 0
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For the rest of Sunday, a combination of cloud-filled, damp and storm-filled weather is predicted.
Rainfall is forecasted practically for the rest of the day.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 30°C and a minimum of 26°C. The feels-like temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 29°C and the highest temperature of 37°C. The hottest part of the day will be around 14h.
The highest temperature today will be close to October's typical maximum. The temperature low is forecasted to be also comparable to the usual October value of 25°C.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 08:11:14 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (13:41 +0530) it is 29°C in Mawalgama. Feels-like temperature is 37°C.

On Sunday, scattered thunderstorms are likely to occur, particularly in the afternoon and evening.

There is a high chance of rainfall, but precipitation will be minimal.

Today, the highest temperature will be 31°C, while the lowest temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 43°C.
Today, the highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 25°C.

On Sunday, in Mawalgama, sunrise was at 05:55 and sunset will be at 17:53 (+0530).

In Mawalgama, today, there will be 11h and 58min of daylight.