Dikwella South Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Dikwella South, Matara District, Sri Lanka is 30°C (86°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Dikwella South compares to cities worldwide.
Dikwella South Monthly Temperatures
The temperature in Dikwella South remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in March to a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in January. Nights are mild year-round, with lows ranging from 25°C (77°F) in March to 24°C (75°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Dikwella South by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. March, the city's warmest month, averages 250 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Dikwella South vs Sri Lanka
The map below shows the annual temperature across Sri Lanka. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Dikwella South vs World: Temperature Compared
Dikwella South's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Dikwella South?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Dikwella South, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and humidity around 71% — considered high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 72% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Dikwella South's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Dikwella South climate page.
