Climate Insights for Matara

Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Hottest
February
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
January
24°C low75°F low
Wettest
November
313 mm rain12.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°FebMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°MarMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 25°AprMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 25°MayMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°JunMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°AugMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°SepMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°OctMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°DecMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 137mmFebPrecipitation: 75mmMarPrecipitation: 113mmAprPrecipitation: 176mmMayPrecipitation: 299mmJunPrecipitation: 178mmJulPrecipitation: 147mmAugPrecipitation: 163mmSepPrecipitation: 197mmOctPrecipitation: 254mmNovPrecipitation: 313mmDecPrecipitation: 181mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.4inFebPrecipitation: 2.9inMarPrecipitation: 4.4inAprPrecipitation: 6.9inMayPrecipitation: 11.8inJunPrecipitation: 7inJulPrecipitation: 5.8inAugPrecipitation: 6.4inSepPrecipitation: 7.7inOctPrecipitation: 10inNovPrecipitation: 12.3inDecPrecipitation: 7.1in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
137 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
75 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C76 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
113 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h5 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C78 °F
30 °C86 °F
16 km/h10 mph
299 mm11.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C78 °F
29 °C85 °F
19 km/h12 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
20 km/h12 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
19 km/h12 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
17 km/h11 mph
197 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
14 km/h8 mph
254 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C76 °F
29 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
313 mm12.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in