Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 MAY 2026

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

The Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) affects the island’s weather. As a result, an increase in rainfall is expected over the island after 6 May.

For today:

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara district during the early hours of the morning.

Cloudy conditions will prevail over the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Uva provinces and the Ampara district. Morning showers are expected in these areas. Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Eastern provinces and in the Galle, Matara and Polonnaruwa districts.

Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over the Northern and North-central provinces and in Hambantota district.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.