Climate Insights for Matara
Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Climate Overview
The climate in Matara is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,232 mm of precipitation falls per year. Matara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Matara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Matara is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 87.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Matara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Matara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Matara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Matara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Matara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,232 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 186 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 313 mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 75 mm. That's 239 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Matara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 87.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 12.3 in of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3 in. That's 9.4 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Matara is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 13km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Matara is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.