Weather forecast for todayRattanapitiya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 07:41 +0530

  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Fair
Fair
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 2km/hE 100°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1012.19mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 1
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Currently, in Rattanapitiya, a mix of sunshine and light winds supports the fair weather trend.
The temperature is a warm 27°C, while the apparent temperature, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at a humid 32°C. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the today's maximum of 30°C.

Friday 6. Nov 2026

  • 30°C
  • 24°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 22mm
  • Wind: 12km/hSW 226°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • UV index: 9
  • Sunrise: 05:58 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:49 +0530
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On Friday, in Rattanapitiya, electrical storms are a possibility.
Elevated precipitation of 22mm is forecasted for today. Temperature is anticipated to swing from a high of a humid 30°C to a low of a temperate 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at a very hot 39°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.
The high is anticipated to coincide with November's normal of 30°C.
Sunrise was at 05:58 and sunset will be at 17:49; the daylight will last for 11h and 52min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 10h - 12h 37°C.
Coldest period: 20h - 0h 29°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 18h 75%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 8h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 2km/hSE 128°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 4
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  • 9h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 3km/hSW 221°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 8
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  • 10h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 34%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hWSW 241°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 10
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  • 11h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 242°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 12h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 247°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 13h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 12km/hWSW 250°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 14h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 53%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 250°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 15h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 66%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 246°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 16h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 73%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWSW 237°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 17h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSW 207°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:49
  • 18h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 75%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 6km/hE 97°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 69%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 5km/hE 85°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 6km/hENE 59°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 38%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 5km/hENE 72°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hENE 76°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 5km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 3km/hENE 65°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, weather will be unstable, and a mix of stormy, cloud-filled, rain-soaked and mostly clear weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is expected from 13h to 21h. With moderate precipitation of 4mm, the most intense rain will be falling at 15h, 17h and 18h.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 25°C and the highest temperature of 30°C. The feels-like temperature will be between the highest temperature of 37°C and the lowest temperature of 29°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 10h to 12h.
The highest temperature will be similar to November's average maximum of 30°C. The night temperature will be also comparable to the standard November low of 24.8°C.
Updated: Nov 6, 2026 @ 02:11:04 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (07:41 +0530) it is 27°C in Rattanapitiya. Feels-like temperature is 32°C.

On Friday, in Rattanapitiya, unstable weather may lead to more thunderstorms.

Yes. With a probability of 80%, increased precipitation of 22mm is expected.

Today, the highest temperature will be 30°C, while the lowest temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is calculated to be 39°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 30°C in November. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 24.8°C.

On Friday, in Rattanapitiya, sunrise was at 05:58 and sunset will be at 17:49 (+0530).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 52min.