Matale weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 22°C (71°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep, Jan–Mar. Matale sits 362 m (1,188 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Matale, Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 84%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Sep, Jan–MarOff season Oct–Dec
About Matale weather
Is it raining in Matale right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 22° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Matale this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 21–23°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Matale lately?
In the past 7 days, Matale had 6 rainy days and 107.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Matale?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Matale weather by month
When is the best time to visit Matale?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Matale is Jun–Sep, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in December to 32°C (89°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Matale?
November is the wettest month, with about 279 mm (11.0 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 62 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Matale?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months