Weather forecast for todayRattanapitiya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 11:15 +0530

  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hSW 230°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1012.19mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 11
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In Rattanapitiya, at the moment, the sky is shifting between clouds and sunshine.
The temperature is a tropical 31°C, and the apparent temperature of which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity comes in at appraised at a very hot 38°C. The current temperature is the maximum anticipated temperature of the day.

Sunday 8. Nov 2026

  • 31°C
  • 24°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 62%
  • Precipitation: 20mm
  • Wind: 13km/hW 274°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • UV index: 11
  • Sunrise: 05:58 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:49 +0530
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Today, on Sunday, 8th of November, scattered thunderstorms are expected to form.
With a high probability, moderate precipitation is forecasted. The highest temperature will be a tropical 31°C, while the lowest anticipated temperature is a temperate 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at a blistering 40°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. 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 forecasted maximum temperature will closely reflect November's average high of 30°C.
Sunrise was at 05:58 and sunset will be at 17:49; the daylight will last for 11h and 51min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 11h 38°C.
Coldest period: 21h - 1h 29°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 19h 73%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 248°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 13km
  • UV index: 11
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  • 12h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 38%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 11km/hW 263°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 11
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  • 13h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 13km/hW 267°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 8
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  • 14h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 11km/hW 265°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 15h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hW 279°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 16h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 44%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 12km/hWNW 300°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 17h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 62%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWNW 297°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:49
  • 18h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 83%
  • Precipitation: 6mm
  • Wind: 7km/hNE 56°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 4km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 73%
  • Precipitation: 7mm
  • Wind: 6km/hENE 61°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 46%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 6km/hENE 64°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 47%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 6km/hENE 78°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 5km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hE 83°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 5km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 41%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hE 87°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 4km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Rattanapitiya, a combination of thunderstorm-prone, showery and cloudy weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is expected practically for the rest of the day. With moderate precipitation of 7mm, most rainfall is expected at 19h.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 31°C and the lowest temperature of 25°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 29°C and the highest temperature of 38°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 11h to 13h.
The high temperature is expected to be similar to November's usual value of 30°C. The expected low will be also comparable to the average minimum in November, which is 24.8°C.
Updated: Nov 8, 2026 @ 05:45:28 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 11:15 +0530 is 31°C. Feels-like temperature is 38°C.

Today, expect thunderstorm activity to continue.

Moderate precipitation of 20mm is predicted. The likelihood of rainfall is 62%.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 31°C, while the minimum temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is estimated at 40°C.
Today, the maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature in November. The lowest temperature today will be also in line with the average low temperature.

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

In Rattanapitiya, Sri Lanka, the length of the day today will be 11h and 51min.