Weather forecast for todayRattanapitiya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 14:20 +0530

  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hW 270°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1010.16mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 7
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At the moment, in Rattanapitiya, varying cloud coverage is present, with sunny moments breaking through.
The temperature is a tropical 31°C, while the felt air temperature, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is computed to be a torrid 38°C. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's 33°C.

Thursday 5. Nov 2026

  • 33°C
  • 24°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 27mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWSW 244°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • UV index: 10
  • Sunrise: 05:58 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:49 +0530
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On Thursday, 5th of November, stormy skies are anticipated.
Elevated precipitation of 27mm is forecasted for today. The temperature will vary between a maximum of a tropical 33°C and a minimum of a warm 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is calculated to be a blazing hot 46°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The expected high will be a couple of degrees higher than November's standard temperature 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 hour: 14h 38°C.
Coldest hour: 23h 29°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 17h - 20h 100%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 14h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 43%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWSW 247°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 15h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 23%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWSW 251°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 16h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 50%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWSW 243°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 17h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSW 234°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:49
  • 18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSE 126°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 9mm
  • Wind: 5km/hESE 115°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 14mm
  • Wind: 6km/hE 94°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 1km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hE 93°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hE 96°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hE 95°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 0h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hE 100°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 0
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For the remainder of Thursday, a combination of unstable and dull weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is expected practically for the rest of the day. With heavy precipitation of 14mm, most rainfall is expected at 20h.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 31°C and a minimum of 25°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a maximum of 38°C and a minimum of 29°C. The hottest part of the day will be around 14h.
The forecasted high will be relatively higher than the typical November maximum of 30°C. The minimum temperature will be also consistent with November's average low of 24.8°C.
Updated: Nov 5, 2026 @ 08:50:49 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (14:20 +0530) in Rattanapitiya is 31°C. Feels-like temperature is 38°C.

On Thursday, rolling thunder and rain showers are in the outlook.

Yes. With a probability of 100%, substantial precipitation of 27mm is predicted.

Today, the highest temperature will be 33°C, while the lowest temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is assessed at 46°C.
The maximum temperature will be relatively higher than the average highest temperature of 30°C in November. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 24.8°C.

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

In Rattanapitiya, the length of the day today will be 11h and 52min.