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26°
Light Rain
Feels Like: 30°
Min: 25°
Max: 28°
The next few hours will be humid and overcast, with today reaching 28°C and dropping to 24°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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17:57
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17:03
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05:23
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Matara today, September 25, 2026
Matara starts September 25, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 98% around 09:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 09:00 at roughly 99%.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 25°C toward a daytime high of about 28°C. Moisture in the air spans 82%-96%, with the highest values around 21:00. Winds stay light, near 6.5 km/h by 12:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 96% around 12:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 97% by 12:00. Visibility holds near 11.0 km, though it can fall to 6.4 km. Expect sunrise at 05:59, sunset at 17:57, and 11 hours 58 minutes of sunlight today overall.
The practical takeaway for Matara on September 25, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 28°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Matara
How warm does it get in Matara?
The warmest month in Matara is February, with average high temperatures of 31°C. The average temperature during this period is around 27°C.
How cold does it get in Matara?
The coldest month in Matara is January, with average low temperatures of 24°C. The average temperature during this period is around 26°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Matara?
The wettest month in Matara is November, with an average of 313mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Matara?
The driest month in Matara is February, with an average of 75mm of precipitation.
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