Chilaw

Puttalam District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Current Weather

27°

Light Rain and Breezy

Feels Like: 32°

Min: 27°

Max: 28°

The next few hours will be breezy and overcast, with today reaching 28°C and dropping to 26°C. The coming days will be possible thunderstorms throughout the day.

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Hourly Forecast

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Daylight Hours

06:02

Sunrise

18:00

Sunset

11 hours 58 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Gibbous

17:07

Moonrise

05:26

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

27°
28°

Saturday

26°
28°

Sunday

28°
29°

Monday

27°
28°

Tuesday

26°
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27°
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27°
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Friday

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Saturday

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28°

Sunday

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28°

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UV Index

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Humidity

84% Humid
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Weather in Chilaw today, September 25, 2026

Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Chilaw on September 25, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 92% by 09:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 09:00, reaching about 100%.

Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 27°C toward a daytime high of about 28°C. Moisture in the air spans 81%-86%, with the highest values around 15:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 18:00 near 8.5 km/h.

Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 90% near 12:00. Cloud amounts hold near 100% around 12:00. Visibility stays generally good near 16.0 km on average, though it can drop toward 15.3 km in thicker cloud or showers. The sun rises at 06:02 and sets at 18:00, for a total of 11 hours 58 minutes of sunlight today.

The practical takeaway for Chilaw on September 25, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 28°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Chilaw

How warm does it get in Chilaw?

The warmest month in Chilaw is February, with average high temperatures of 31°C. The average temperature during this period is around 28°C.

How cold does it get in Chilaw?

The coldest month in Chilaw is January, with average low temperatures of 24°C. The average temperature during this period is around 27°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Chilaw?

The wettest month in Chilaw is November, with an average of 371mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Chilaw?

The driest month in Chilaw is February, with an average of 23mm of precipitation.

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