Matara weather in July (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

Thinking of visiting Matara in July? Check the weather first! Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In July, the weather in Matara generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 30°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 25°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Matara in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. You can typically expect 8 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 200 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Matara.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 July

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 160 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Sri Lanka in July

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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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