Weather forecast for todayPilapitiya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 09:32 +0530

  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Light Rain Shower
Light Rain Shower
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 5km/hN 0°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1012.19mbar
  • Visibility: 6.44km
  • UV index: 2
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In Pilapitiya, currently, occasional light rain showers are keeping things cool.
Rainfall is minimal.
The temperature is a warm 29°C, meanwhile, the apparent temperature of which combines air temperature and relative humidity is assessed at a sizzling 36°C. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's expected 30°C.

Wednesday 21. Oct 2026

  • 30°C
  • 25°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 55mm
  • Wind: 12km/hWSW 239°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 05:56 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:53 +0530
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Today, in Pilapitiya, the forecast includes possible thunderstorms.
Excessive precipitation of 55mm is predicted. The temperature will peak at a humid 30°C during the day, slightly dropping to a low of a warm 25°C at night.
The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is calculated to be an extremely hot 40°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
This anticipated maximum temperature is expected to mirror October's typical high of 30°C.
Sunrise was at 05:56 and sunset will be at 17:53; the daylight will last for 11h and 56min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 10h 37°C.
Coldest period: 20h - 0h 30°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 14h 100%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 10h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 88%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 7km/hWSW 240°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 11h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWSW 240°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWSW 242°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 13h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • Wind: 12km/hWSW 242°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 14h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 6mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 242°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 15h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 6mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 238°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 16h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 99%
  • Precipitation: 6mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 238°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 17h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 75%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSW 226°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:53
  • 18h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 74%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSSW 206°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 70%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSSW 195°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 7km/hS 187°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 7km/hS 183°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 54%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 8km/hS 189°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Pilapitiya, stormy conditions are expected.
Rain is anticipated throughout the entire day, with precipitation varying from a minimal 1mm to a maximum of 6mm. With moderate precipitation of 6mm, the most intense rain will be falling from 14h to 16h.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 26°C and the highest temperature of 30°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a maximum of 37°C and a minimum of 30°C. The hottest part of the day will be at 10h and 11h.
The high temperature is expected to be consistent with October's usual value of 30°C. The temperature low is forecasted to be also in line with the usual October value of 25°C.
Updated: Oct 21, 2026 @ 04:02:10 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Momentarily, it rains, but precipitation is minimal.

The current temperature (09:32 +0530) is 29°C. Feels-like temperature is 36°C.

On Wednesday, the potential for thunderstorms remains.

Yes, it will rain today. Weather alert - destructive precipitation of 55mm is forecasted.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 30°C, while the minimum temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 40°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 Wednesday, in Pilapitiya, sunrise was at 05:56 and sunset will be at 17:53 (+0530).

In Pilapitiya, the length of the day today will be 11h and 56min.