Matara weather in February (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

Interested in knowing the climate of Matara in February? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of February in Matara typically brings very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 31°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 24°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Matara in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 5 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 249 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matara, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Sunshine 249 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Sri Lanka in February

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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