Weather forecast for todayPannipitiya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 01:56 +0530

  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Rain
Rain
  • Precipitation: 6mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSE 160°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1009.82mbar
  • Visibility: 6.44km
  • UV index: 0
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At the moment, passing clouds are bringing short bursts of rain.
Rainfall is moderate.
The temperature is a temperate 26°C, the felt air temperature, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, registers as assessed at a tropical 30°C. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the maximum of 29°C for today.

Sunday 25. Oct 2026

  • 29°C
  • 25°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 16mm
  • Wind: 14km/hSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 05:56 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:51 +0530
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Today, on Sunday, 25th of October, storm clouds are expected to develop.
With a high probability, moderate precipitation is predicted. A modest fluctuation in temperature is forecasted, achieving a maximum of a warm 29°C and dipping to a minimum of a moderately hot 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is calculated to be a very hot 37°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Today's temperature is anticipated to match October's standard peak of 29.7°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:56 and sunset at 17:51; the daylight will last for 11h and 55min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 11h 35°C.
Minimum temperature: 30°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 8h 99%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 88%
  • Precipitation: 7mm
  • Wind: 8km/hS 178°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 1km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 4h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 9km/hS 176°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 05:56
  • 6h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 10km/hS 178°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 99%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • Wind: 13km/hS 186°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 10h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 69%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 13km/hSSW 212°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 12h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 69%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 12km/hSSW 211°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 14h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 60%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 13km/hSSW 203°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 16h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 13km/hSSW 209°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:51
  • 18h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 68%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 11km/hSSW 194°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 64%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 11km/hSSW 197°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 9km/hS 191°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, rainy weather and thunderstorms are anticipated.
Rainfall is forecasted throughout the entire day, with precipitation varying from a minimal 1mm to a maximum of 7mm. With moderate precipitation of 7mm, most rainfall is expected at 2h.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 28°C and the lowest temperature of 26°C. The feels-like temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 30°C and the highest temperature of 35°C. The warmest part of the day will be from 8h to 15h.
The highest temperature today will be in line with October's typical maximum. Today, the lowest temperature will be also in line with October's usual minimum.
Updated: Oct 24, 2026 @ 20:26:43 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, it currently rains, with moderate precipitation of 6mm.

At 01:56 +0530, the temperature is 26°C. Feels-like temperature is 30°C.

On Sunday, changing skies could spark thunderstorms.

Moderate precipitation of 16mm is anticipated. The chance of rainfall is high at 100%.

Today, the highest temperature will be 29°C, while the lowest temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 37°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 29.7°C in October. The lowest temperature today will be also in line with the average low temperature.

On Sunday, in Pannipitiya, sunrise will be at 05:56 and sunset at 17:51 (+0530).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 55min.