Matara weather in August (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

How does the weather in Matara usually fare in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Matara generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 30°C, cooling off to about 25°C at night. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Matara in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 163 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 201 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Matara, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 163 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Sri Lanka in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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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