Matara weather in April (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

Is April a good time to explore Matara weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During April, Matara usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 31°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 26°C. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Matara in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 187 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 230 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Matara.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Matara climate page with graphs.

 

Matara, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 187 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in April

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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