Matale Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Matale has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Matale remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in March to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 20°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Matale has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1746 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Matale shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 304 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.
In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 83 mm of rainfall over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Matale Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Matale serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 2.2 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Matale.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Matale
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The best time of year to visit Matale in Sri Lanka
Matale has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 32°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Matale occurs in the months of April, October, November and December.
March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 304 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 83 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 198 hours of sunshine.
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