Weather forecast for todayRattanapitiya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 06:42 +0530

  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Fair
Fair
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 0km/hSSE 150°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Dewpoint: 24°C
  • Pressure: 1011.18mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Rattanapitiya, a steady high-pressure system keeps the weather fair and dry.
The temperature is a temperate 25°C. The current temperature is almost at the minimum-predicted 24°C for today.

Thursday 5. Nov 2026

  • 31°C
  • 24°C
PM Thunderstorms
PM Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 65%
  • Precipitation: 12mm
  • Wind: 11km/hSW 225°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • UV index: 9
  • Sunrise: 05:58 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:49 +0530
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Today, thunderstorms and rainy conditions are forecasted for the afternoon.
The likelihood of rainfall is high, and precipitation will be moderate. The temperature will vary between a maximum of a hot 31°C and a minimum of a moderately hot 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is assessed at a scorching 41°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The high temperature is anticipated to match November's standard maximum 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: 11h - 13h 37°C.
Coldest period: 21h - 23h 30°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 19h 53%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 7h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 0km/hE 82°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 8h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 1km/hE 100°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 4
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  • 9h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 3km/hSW 214°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 8
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  • 10h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 7km/hWSW 246°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 7
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  • 11h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWSW 239°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 12h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 23%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWSW 243°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 13h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 47%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 240°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 7
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  • 14h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 65%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 237°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 4
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  • 15h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 49%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 242°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 16h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hSW 231°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 17h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 51%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSW 217°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:49
  • 18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 51%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSE 131°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 53%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 5km/hESE 121°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 51%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 6km/hE 94°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 5km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hE 93°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hE 97°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hE 95°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Rattanapitiya, weather will be unstable, and a mix of dull, storm-filled, showery and sun-filled weather is expected.
Rainfall is forecasted from 13h to 20h. With light precipitation of 3mm, most rainfall is expected at 19h.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 26°C and a maximum of 31°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 11h and 12h.
The maximum temperature will be similar to November's average highest temperature of 30°C. The expected low will be also resembling the average minimum in November, which is 24.8°C.
Updated: Nov 5, 2026 @ 01:12:06 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (06:42 +0530) it is 25°C in Rattanapitiya.

Today, in Rattanapitiya, thunder and rain showers will move in during the afternoon.

Moderate precipitation of 12mm is expected. The chance of rainfall is 65%.

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 evaluated at 41°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 30°C in November. The lowest temperature will be also 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, today, there will be 11h and 52min of daylight.