When to visit
Matara?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Matara
Southern Province · Sri Lanka

The best weather in Matara is from January, February, June.consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
54

Mixed climate

Hot & rainy

Temperature
24–29°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
28–33°C
Muggy
Precipitation
237mm
Light rain · 30 days
Sunshine
6.7h
Overcast
Humidity (%)
86%
Muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Overview
Score667065554167596154504452
ClimateHot & rainyHot & dryHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainy
Temperature22–30°C23–31°C24–31°C24–31°C25–30°C25–29°C25–29°C25–29°C24–29°C24–29°C23–29°C23–29°C
Feels like26–35°C26–36°C28–37°C29–37°C29–35°C29–34°C29–33°C28–33°C28–33°C28–34°C27–35°C27–35°C
Precipitation143mm
15 days
75mm
10 days
109mm
16 days
156mm
21 days
286mm
30 days
147mm
30 days
181mm
30 days
179mm
30 days
237mm
30 days
251mm
30 days
351mm
30 days
230mm
22 days
Sunshine8.9h
☀︎ 75%
10.7h
☀︎ 89%
10.6h
☀︎ 88%
10.4h
☀︎ 84%
6.6h
☀︎ 53%
7.6h
☀︎ 61%
6.7h
☀︎ 54%
7.2h
☀︎ 58%
6.7h
☀︎ 55%
6.5h
☀︎ 54%
6.2h
☀︎ 53%
7.4h
☀︎ 63%
WindNE · 15 km/hE · 17 km/hE · 16 km/hSW · 14 km/hW · 21 km/hW · 23 km/hW · 23 km/hW · 23 km/hW · 22 km/hW · 19 km/hNW · 15 km/hNE · 15 km/h
Humidity (%)83%78%80%84%86%84%85%84%86%86%88%86%
Day length11.8h11.9h12.1h12.3h12.4h12.5h12.4h12.3h12.1h12.0h11.8h11.8h

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Matara?

The best time to visit Matara is August, June, January, February, March, with temperatures between 22 °C and 31 °C. The best month is August. August is low season.

What is the weather like in Matara?

Matara has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 5.7/10. Annual temperatures range from 22 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Matara?

The hottest month in Matara is February, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 23 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Matara?

The rainiest month in Matara is November, with an average of 351 mm of precipitation.