Weather forecast for todayPilapitiya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 12:25 +0530

  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWNW 290°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1011.18mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 9
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Currently, in Pilapitiya, the sky is cloud-filled, with only small gaps of brightness.
The temperature is a blazing 30°C, while the real-feel temperature, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at a very hot 36°C. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum predicted 31°C for today.

Wednesday 21. Oct 2026

  • 31°C
  • 25°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 66mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 245°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • UV index: 9
  • Sunrise: 05:56 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:53 +0530
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On Wednesday, in Pilapitiya, stormy conditions with heavy thunderstorms are expected throughout the day.
Excessive precipitation of 66mm is anticipated for today. The temperature variation is forecasted to range from a maximum of a tropical 31°C to a minimum of a moderately hot 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is calculated to be an extremely hot 43°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
October's typical peak of 30°C is predicted to be mirrored in the day’s high.
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 period: 12h - 13h 36°C.
Coldest period: 18h - 21h 30°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 100%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 12h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 13mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWSW 248°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 13h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 93%
  • Precipitation: 11mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWSW 245°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 1km
  • UV index: 7
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  • 14h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 7mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWSW 247°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 15h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 6mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 246°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 16h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 7mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 243°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 17h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 8mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSW 234°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:53
  • 18h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 8mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSW 205°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 1km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 58%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSW 205°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 66%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSW 208°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 61%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSW 198°
  • 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: 51%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 7km/hS 187°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 8km/hS 188°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, primarily lightning-active and occasionally damp weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is predicted for the rest of the day, with precipitation varying from a minimal 2mm to a maximum of 13mm. With substantial precipitation of 13mm, most rainfall is expected at 12h.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 30°C and the lowest temperature of 26°C. The feels-like temperature will be between the highest temperature of 36°C and the lowest temperature of 30°C. The hottest part of the day is anticipated around noon.
The maximum temperature will be similar to the average high of 30°C in October. The lowest temperature is also resembling October's typical minimum of 25°C.
Updated: Oct 21, 2026 @ 06:55:13 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 12:25 +0530, the temperature is 30°C. Feels-like temperature is 36°C.

On Wednesday, heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue, creating hazardous conditions.

Yes, it will rain today. Weather alert - destructive precipitation of 66mm is predicted.

Today, the highest temperature in Pilapitiya will be 31°C, while the lowest temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is assessed at 43°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature 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.