COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka experienced a range of minimum temperatures across the island on the morning of 26 September 2025, with Nuwara Eliya recording the lowest temperature at 14.0°C, according to data from the Department of Meteorology.
The temperature readings, collected from meteorological stations nationwide, were visualized on a map showing a gradient from cooler highland regions to warmer coastal and northern zones.
Among the notable readings:
Bandarawela: 18.4°C
Katugastota: 21.7°C
Badulla: 21.9°C
Ratnapura: 22.2°C
Colombo & Ratmalana: 24.0°C
Jaffna: 25.8°C
Mannar: 27.6°C (highest recorded)
The central highlands, particularly Nuwara Eliya, continue to exhibit significantly cooler temperatures compared to the rest of the island.
The temperature readings, collected from meteorological stations nationwide, were visualized on a map showing a gradient from cooler highland regions to warmer coastal and northern zones.
Among the notable readings:
Bandarawela: 18.4°C
Katugastota: 21.7°C
Badulla: 21.9°C
Ratnapura: 22.2°C
Colombo & Ratmalana: 24.0°C
Jaffna: 25.8°C
Mannar: 27.6°C (highest recorded)
The central highlands, particularly Nuwara Eliya, continue to exhibit significantly cooler temperatures compared to the rest of the island.
