Matara weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 24°C (75°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (1.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Matara, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 87%
- Chance of rain
- 54%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (1.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Aug, Jan–MarOff season Oct–Nov
About Matara weather
Is it raining in Matara right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 24° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (1.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Matara this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 22–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Matara lately?
In the past 7 days, Matara had 7 rainy days and 133.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Matara?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Matara weather by month
When is the best time to visit Matara?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Matara is Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in December to 30°C (86°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Matara?
November is the wettest month, with about 285 mm (11.2 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 79 mm (3.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Matara?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 25°C (78°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F).
How warm is the sea in Matara?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C (86°F) and coolest in July at about 27°C (81°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months