Climate of Matara, Sri Lanka
Area-weighted average across Matara. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Matara, a subdivision of Sri Lanka, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in January to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in April, with rainfall from 116 mm / 4.6 in to 330 mm / 13 in depending on the season (2710 mm / 106.7 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.3°C77.5°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.8°C78.4°F | 116 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.6°C79.9°F | 188 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.1°C80.8°F | 248 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 27°C80.6°F | 330 mm13″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.5°C79.7°F | 245 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.1°C79°F | 163 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.1°C79°F | 187 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.1°C79°F | 224 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 26°C78.8°F | 329 mm13″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.8°C78.4°F | 330 mm13″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.6°C78.1°F | 225 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Matara?
Matara, Sri Lanka does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is April at 27.1°C / 80.8°F, and the driest is February at 116 mm / 4.6 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Matara?
Matara, Sri Lanka has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in January to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 2710 mm / 106.7 in, with the wettest month being May (330 mm / 13 in) and the driest February (116 mm / 4.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Matara?
The hottest month in Matara is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.1°C / 80.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Matara?
The coldest month in Matara is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
When does it rain most in Matara?
The wettest month in Matara is May, averaging about 330 mm / 13 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 116 mm / 4.6 in.