Weather forecast for todayParakandeniya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 03:23 +0530

  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Rain
Rain
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSE 130°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Dewpoint: 24°C
  • Pressure: 1010.16mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Parakandeniya, the sky is overcast, and rain is falling.
The temperature is a warm 25°C. The current temperature is almost at the minimum-expected 24°C for today.

Thursday 29. Oct 2026

  • 31°C
  • 24°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 70%
  • Precipitation: 6mm
  • Wind: 12km/hS 180°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • UV index: 11
  • Sunrise: 05:57 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:50 +0530
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Today, in Parakandeniya, moderate to strong thunderstorms are in the outlook.
With a high probability, light precipitation is anticipated. Forecasted temperature values will span from a hot 31°C down to a temperate 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at a scorching 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 maximum temperature will align with October's usual high of 30°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:57 and sunset at 17:50; the daylight will last for 11h and 53min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 11h 38°C.
Coldest period: 3h - 5h 25°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 3h 75%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 4h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSE 133°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 05:57
  • 6h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSE 139°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 63%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hS 173°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 10h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 52%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hSSW 213°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 7
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  • 12h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 43%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 12km/hSSW 208°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 14h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 12km/hSSW 202°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 16h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hSSW 206°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:50
  • 18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSE 157°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSE 130°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSE 133°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Parakandeniya, a combination of dull, turbulent and rain-soaked weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is anticipated at 3h, 4h, and from 8h to 14h. With light precipitation of 2mm, most rainfall is expected at 9h.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 31°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 38°C. The hottest part of the day is expected around 11h.
The maximum temperature will be close to the average high of 30°C in October. The expected low will be also similar to the average minimum in October, which is 25°C.
Updated: Oct 28, 2026 @ 21:53:16 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (03:23 +0530) it is 25°C in Parakandeniya.

On Thursday, unstable skies bring the chance of thunderstorms.

Light precipitation of 6mm is forecasted. The likelihood of rainfall is 70%.

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 appraised at 43°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 30°C in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 25°C.

On Thursday, in Parakandeniya, sunrise will be at 05:57 and sunset at 17:50 (+0530).

In Parakandeniya, today, there will be 11h and 53min of daylight.