Weather in August in Matale District
Planning a getaway to Matale District this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Matale District in August?
Matale District is a region in Sri Lanka. August in Matale District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Elkaduwa to 34°C in Sigiriya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Sigiriya and 22°C in Elkaduwa. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.For a closer look at conditions across Matale District, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sigiriya with an average of 37 mm to moderate rainfall in Matale with 83 mm.For a more detailed look at Matale District's conditions throughout the year, check out our Matale District climate page.
Where to go in Matale District in August





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Matale District?
Sigiriya
In August Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Dambulla
In August Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Inamaluwa
In August Inamaluwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Matale
In August Matale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Elkaduwa
In August Elkaduwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Matale District?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Matale District with overall tolerable weather in Sigiriya.
On average, the best time to visit Matale District is in January, February and June with generally pleasant weather in Sigiriya. On the other hand, the months of April and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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