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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

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Forecast for Matale

Monday
17 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
32°C
0 mm
Tuesday
18 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
32°C
0.4 mm
Wednesday
19 Feb
Clear sky
Clear sky
28°C
0 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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:
  • When is the rainy season in Matale?
    Rainy season in Matale occurs in the months of April, October, November and December.
  • Which is the hottest month in Matale?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Matale?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Matale?
    November tops the wettest month list with 304 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Matale?
    August is the driest month with 83 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Matale?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 198 hours of sunshine.

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