Western, Sri Lanka Weather

Western,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
25°C
77.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 1,011 hPa

Feel like: 31 °C

Temperature: 25°C

Cloud: 42%

Humidity: 87%

Wind: NNE - 5 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Mon
08 Dec
24°C / 30°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Tue
09 Dec
22°C / 32°C
Drizzle
Wed
10 Dec
21°C / 31°C
Moderate Drizzle
Thu
11 Dec
21°C / 30°C
Moderate Drizzle
Fri
12 Dec
21°C / 30°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
01:30 AM
23° / 25°
23° / 25°
Mainly Clear
87% 12 km/h
02:30 AM
23° / 26°
23° / 26°
Mainly Clear
82% 14 km/h
03:30 AM
23° / 28°
23° / 28°
Partly Cloudy
75% 15 km/h
04:30 AM
23° / 29°
23° / 29°
Partly Cloudy
68% 15 km/h
05:30 AM
22° / 30°
22° / 30°
Partly Cloudy
62% 15 km/h
06:30 AM
22° / 32°
22° / 32°
Partly Cloudy
57% 17 km/h
07:30 AM
22° / 32°
22° / 32°
Partly Cloudy
54% 20 km/h
08:30 AM
22° / 32°
22° / 32°
Partly Cloudy
54% 22 km/h
09:30 AM
23° / 31°
23° / 31°
Slight Thunderstorm
61% 23 km/h
10:30 AM
23° / 29°
23° / 29°
Slight Thunderstorm
71% 23 km/h
11:30 AM
23° / 27°
23° / 27°
Slight Thunderstorm
80% 21 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 30.3°C
  • Average low 22.53°C
  • Hottest day 33°C (07 December 2025)
  • Coldest day 18°C (15 December 2025)
  • Average humidity 81.37%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 97 mm (26 November 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 32°C
  • Min: 24°C
  • Total Precipitation: 6 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Western over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Western in the coming days

Rainfall in Western in the coming days

Western Climate Summary

Western features a Tropical rainforest (Köppen classification: Af), with an average annual temperature of 28.53ºC (83.35ºF), which is about 1.07% higher than the national average for Sri Lanka. Annually, the city experiences approximately 325.38 millimeters (12.81 inches) of rainfall, spread across 274.72 rainy days, accounting for 75.27% of the year.

Longitude 6.9016086
Latitude 80.0087746
Yearly high temperature 30.51ºC (86.92ºF)
Yearly low temperature 25.28ºC (77.5ºF)
Hottest month February 31.91ºC (89.44ºF)
Coldest month December 24.11ºC (75.4ºF)
Yearly precip 325.38mm (12.81in)
Days with rainfall 274.72 days (75.27%)
Driest month January (73.69%)
Wettest month June (82.45%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 31.21° / 23.66° 9.73 days
February 31.91° / 24.11° 12.09 days
March 32.33° / 25.39° 18.27 days
April 32.0° / 26.44° 24.91 days
May 30.72° / 26.65° 28.0 days
June 29.43° / 26.05° 28.45 days
July 29.1° / 25.65° 28.91 days
August 29.17° / 25.5° 28.91 days
September 29.37° / 25.4° 25.45 days
October 30.04° / 25.46° 26.64 days
November 30.51° / 24.94° 24.27 days
December 30.3° / 24.11° 19.09 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Western?

February has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 31.91ºC) and December are the coolest (daily mean of 24.11ºC).

2. What should I wear in Western today?

For today's very hot weather in Western, with the high temperatures above 33ºC (91.4ºF), consider wearing:
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- Broad-brimmed sun hat
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)

Temperature

Early
23°C / 28°C
Morning
23°C / 31°C
Afternoon
23°C / 25°C
Evening
22°C / 24°C

Air quality

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality, health effects possible for sensitive people, general public usually unaffected

  • CO2 524
  • CO 833
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 20
  • O3 64
  • PM10 41
  • PM25 41
  • SO2 18
  • CH4 1,685

Sunrise / Sunset

00:39
12:24