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Matale District Weather in February

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

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Sigiriya Dambulla Inamaluwa Matale

Thinking about venturing to Matale District, Sri Lanka this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Matale District in February

Matale District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. February in Matale District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Elkaduwa at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Inamaluwa at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Inamaluwa and 20°C (68°F) in Elkaduwa. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To explore the conditions in Matale District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dambulla with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Elkaduwa with 98 mm (3.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Matale District in February

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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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Matale District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Matale District (February)

Precipitation variation in Matale District (February)

Sigiriya

In February Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sigiriya →

Dambulla

In February Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Dambulla →

Inamaluwa

In February Inamaluwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Inamaluwa →

Matale

In February Matale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
162 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Matale →

Elkaduwa

In February Elkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
162 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Elkaduwa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Matale District, in Sri Lanka.

In our records: Sri Lanka February extremes

Notable February 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 coldest February daytime high in Sri Lanka was 8°C (46°F) in Nuwara Eliya on February 24, 2003.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sigiriya 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Dambulla 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Inamaluwa 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Matale 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Elkaduwa 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Rattota 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

Matale District weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, Matale District, Sri Lanka generally has tolerable weather conditions. Sigiriya sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 21°C (70°F).

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

In Sigiriya, the average daytime high in February is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Matale District, Sri Lanka during February, with Sigiriya averaging close to 83 mm (3.3 in).

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Sigiriya, February might be a good time to visit Matale District, Sri Lanka.

Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Sigiriya. The weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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