Weather forecast for todayPelawatta, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 06:58 +0530

  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hE 100°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1013.21mbar
  • Visibility: 12.87km
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Pelawatta, the sky remains mainly cloudy, with little sunshine peeking through.
The temperature is a moderately hot 26°C, and the apparent temperature of which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature comes in at assessed at a blazing 31°C. The current temperature is almost at the minimum-anticipated 24°C for today.

Monday 19. Oct 2026

  • 31°C
  • 24°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 64%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 10km/hW 272°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • UV index: 7
  • Sunrise: 05:55 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:53 +0530
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On Monday, 19th of October, scattered thunderstorms are forecasted, with heavy rainfall at times.
Minimal precipitation is anticipated for today. The highest temperature will be a tropical 31°C, while the lowest temperature will be a temperate 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is assessed at a blisteringly hot 42°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The anticipated top temperature is expected to be a few degrees higher than the usual October maximum of 28.5°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 period: 11h - 13h 38°C.
Coldest period: 21h - 23h 30°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9h 57%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 7h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hE 92°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 13km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 8h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hWNW 291°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 9h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 7km/hW 269°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 4
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  • 10h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 64%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 7km/hW 269°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 11h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 43%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hW 265°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 7
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  • 12h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 46%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hW 272°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 13h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 43%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hW 275°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 14h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hW 270°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 15h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hW 276°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 16h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hW 281°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 17h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hW 273°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:53
  • 18h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hNW 324°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hN 352°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hNNW 349°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hNNE 19°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hNNE 19°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hNNE 20°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Pelawatta, a combination of primarily dull and occasionally wet and thunderstorm-prone weather is anticipated.
Rain is anticipated from 9h to 13h. With light precipitation of 2mm, most rainfall is expected at 10h.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 31°C and a minimum of 26°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 30°C and the highest temperature of 38°C. The hottest part of the day is anticipated around 13h.
The forecasted high will be relatively higher than the typical October maximum of 28.5°C. The minimum temperature will be also moderately higher than October's average low of 20.8°C.
Updated: Oct 19, 2026 @ 01:28:18 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 06:58 +0530, the temperature is 26°C. Feels-like temperature is 31°C.

Today, scattered thunderstorms are expected, with a chance of lightning and gusty winds.

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

Today, the maximum temperature will be 31°C, while the minimum temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 42°C.
The maximum temperature will be a couple of degrees higher than the average highest temperature of 28.5°C in October. The lowest temperature will be also slightly warmer than the average low of 20.8°C.

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

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 58min.