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Matale District Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Matale District, Sri Lanka in August.

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Planning a getaway to Matale District, Sri Lanka 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 to Expect in Matale District in August

Matale District, Sri Lanka 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 (86°F) in Elkaduwa to 34°C (93°F) in Sigiriya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Sigiriya and 22°C (72°F) 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, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sigiriya with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Matale with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Explore Matale District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Matale District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sigiriya)

January29°C (84°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April35°C (95°F) May34°C (93°F) This monthJune34°C (93°F) July34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Matale District in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Matale District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Matale District

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Matale District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Matale District (August)

Precipitation variation in Matale District (August)

Sigiriya

In August Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Sigiriya →

Dambulla

In August Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Dambulla →

Inamaluwa

In August Inamaluwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Inamaluwa →

Matale

In August Matale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
75 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Matale →

Elkaduwa

In August Elkaduwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
75 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Matale District, in Sri Lanka.

In our records: Sri Lanka August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Sri Lanka reached 40°C (104°F) in Polonnaruwa on August 11, 2023.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Matale District in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sigiriya 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Dambulla 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Inamaluwa 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Matale 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Elkaduwa 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Rattota 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Matale District weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Matale District, Sri Lanka in August?

Expect poor weather across Matale District, Sri Lanka in August. The popular destination of Sigiriya averages 34°C (93°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Matale District, Sri Lanka in August?

Average temperatures in Matale District, Sri Lanka during August range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 34°C (93°F) in Sigiriya.

Does Matale District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Matale District, Sri Lanka during August, with Sigiriya averaging close to 37 mm (1.5 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Matale District, Sri Lanka?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Matale District, Sri Lanka due to the typically tolerable weather in Sigiriya.

On average, the best time to visit Matale District, Sri Lanka is in January with generally pleasant weather in Sigiriya. On the other hand, the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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