Kelaniya weather
At 7:00 AM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (76°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (4.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Jul–Aug, Jan–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kelaniya, Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 96%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (4.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–Aug, Jan–MarOff season Oct–Nov
About Kelaniya weather
Is it raining in Kelaniya right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (4.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kelaniya this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Kelaniya lately?
In the past 7 days, Kelaniya had 6 rainy days and 118.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kelaniya?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kelaniya weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kelaniya?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kelaniya is Jul–Aug, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in August to 31°C (87°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Kelaniya?
November is the wettest month, with about 305 mm (12.0 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 71 mm (2.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Kelaniya?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months