Weather forecast for today
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Tuesday, 06. May

PM Thunderstorms
05:49

18:17
+0530
PM Thunderstorms
33°C / 24°C
  • Wind: 16km/h WSW
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • UV index: 11
Today, rain with scattered lightning is expected during the afternoon.
Minimal precipitation is predicted. The maximum forecasted temperature is a humid 33°C, while the minimum temperature will be a moderately hot 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at a life-threatening 45°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.
May's standard high of 34.2°C is forecasted to be reached during the day.
Sunrise was at 05:49 and sunset will be at 18:17; the daylight will last for 12h and 28min.

Current condition

Mostly Cloudy
07:41 +0530
Mostly Cloudy
  • 27°C
  • Feels like: 32°C
  • Wind: 13km/h SW
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1009.82mbar
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16.09km
  • UV index: 1
At the moment, the cloud layer is thick, keeping the weather mainly cloudy.
The temperature is a warm 27°C, while the feels-like temperature, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at a humid 32°C. The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 33°C anticipated for today.

Weather radar - Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
At 07:41 +0530, the temperature is 27°C. Feels-like temperature is 32°C.
What is the weather forecast for Sigiriya for today?
Today, in Sigiriya, thunderstorms may roll in by the afternoon, bringing brief intense rainfall.
Will it rain today?
There is a high possibility of rainfall, but with minimal precipitation.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 33°C, while the minimum temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 45°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 34.2°C in May. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 24.5°C.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Tuesday, in Sigiriya, sunrise was at 05:49 and sunset will be at 18:17 (+0530).
How long is the day today?
Today, the daylight will last for 12h and 28min.

Hourly weather forecast

8h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
9h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 15km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
10h
  • 32°C
  • Feels like:
    40°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 16km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
11h
  • 33°C
  • Feels like:
    41°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 16km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
12h
  • 33°C
  • Feels like:
    42°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 15km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
13h
  • 33°C
  • Feels like:
    42°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 15km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 16km
14h
  • 33°C
  • Feels like:
    41°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 15km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 68%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Visibility: 10km
15h
  • 32°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 14km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1005mbar
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 50%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Visibility: 11km
16h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 13km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
17h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Sunset: 18:17
19h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
20h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 8km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
21h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 8km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
23h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 8km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Today, primarily cloudy and occasionally turbulent weather is forecasted.
Rain is forecasted from 13h to 15h. The most intense rain will be falling at 14h and 15h.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 33°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a minimum of 29°C and a maximum of 42°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 11h to 14h.
The high temperature is expected to be alike with May's usual value of 34.2°C. The night temperature will be also in line with the standard May low of 24.5°C.
Updated: May 6, 2025 @ 02:11:34 UTC
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Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

  • en: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
  • es: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
  • hr: Sigeriя, Šri Lanka
  • sr: Sigeriя, Šri Lanka
  • zh: 锡吉里耶, 斯里兰卡
  • Latitude: 7.954108°
  • Longitude: 80.754698°
  • Elevation: 207 m
  • Current time: 07:41 +0530
  • Sunrise: 05:49 +0530
  • Sunset: 18:17 +0530
  • Timezone: Asia/Colombo
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