Sri Lanka Weather Forecast
Sri Lanka weather: 78°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
UV index in Sri Lanka
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm. Burn times are approximate, for unprotected skin at peak UV.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 6.9271, 79.8612. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Sri Lanka right now?
It is currently 78°F (25°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 90% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Sri Lanka, which has a tropical climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Sri Lanka in?
Sri Lanka observes Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30). The local time is 6:29 AM.
How many people live in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a population of approximately 22 million.
What is the nearest airport to Sri Lanka?
The closest airports are Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), 18 mi away.
What places are in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka covers 2 places in this atlas, including Bandaranaike International Airport and Colombo.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 26, 2026 at 6:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
