Weather forecast for todayPeradeniya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 09:53 +0530

  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Rain Shower
Rain Shower
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hW 270°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Dewpoint: 24°C
  • Pressure: 1013.21mbar
  • Visibility: 11.27km
  • UV index: 4
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Currently, in Peradeniya, a short-lived rain shower is cooling things down.
The temperature is a warm 27°C, meanwhile, the feels-like temperature of which combines relative humidity and air temperature is calculated to be a tropical 32°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's predicted 28°C.

Wednesday 21. Oct 2026

  • 28°C
  • 22°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 63mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWSW 253°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • UV index: 9
  • Sunrise: 05:54 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:50 +0530
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On Wednesday, in Peradeniya, expect stormy weather with frequent heavy thunderstorms throughout the region.
Excessive precipitation of 63mm is expected for today. The temperature scale will run from a maximum of a temperate 28°C to a minimum of a delightful 22°C.
The maximum heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at a hot 33°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions.
The forecasted daytime maximum should align with the typical October high of 29.4°C.
Sunrise was at 05:54 and sunset will be at 17:50; the daylight will last for 11h and 56min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 10h - 12h 32°C.
Minimum temperature: 24°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12h 100%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 10h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 45%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hW 268°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 8
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  • 11h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 70%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 9km/hW 259°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 12h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 8km/hW 262°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 13h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 7mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWSW 256°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 14h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 6km/hWSW 248°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 15h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 13mm
  • Wind: 6km/hWSW 247°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 5km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 16h
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    24°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 93%
  • Precipitation: 23mm
  • Wind: 6km/hWSW 246°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 1km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 17h
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    27°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 50%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 5km/hSW 234°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:50
  • 18h
  • 23°C
  • Feels like:
    26°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 46%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSE 155°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 23°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 52%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 4km/hS 173°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 23°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 62%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 4km/hSSW 214°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 4km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 23°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 50%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 3km/hSSE 162°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 23°C
  • Feels like:
    24°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 44%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 3km/hS 180°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 22°C
  • Feels like:
    24°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 3km/hS 183°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Peradeniya, a combination of storm-filled, showery and overcast weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is forecasted from 11h to 22h. With excessive precipitation of 23mm, most rainfall is expected at 16h.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 22°C and a maximum of 28°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a maximum of 32°C and a minimum of 24°C. The warmest part of the day will be at 10h and 11h.
The maximum temperature will be similar to October's average highest temperature of 29.4°C. The minimum temperature will be also close to October's average low of 20.7°C.
Updated: Oct 21, 2026 @ 04:23:36 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 09:53 +0530, the temperature is 27°C. Feels-like temperature is 32°C.

Today, in Peradeniya, severe storm conditions with heavy rain, thunder, and strong winds are likely.

Yes, it will rain today. Weather alert - destructive precipitation of 63mm is forecasted.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 28°C, while the minimum temperature will be 22°C. The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 33°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 29.4°C in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 20.7°C.

On Wednesday, in Peradeniya, sunrise was at 05:54 and sunset will be at 17:50 (+0530).

In Peradeniya, today, there will be 11h and 56min of daylight.