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Matale District Weather in July

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

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Thinking about venturing to Matale District, Sri Lanka this July 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 July

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Elkaduwa at 30°C (86°F) and very warm in Sigiriya at 34°C (93°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Sigiriya and 22°C (72°F) in Elkaduwa. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sigiriya with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Matale with 84 mm (3.3 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Matale District in July

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

Temperature range in Matale District (July)

Precipitation variation in Matale District (July)

Sigiriya

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
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
29 mm (1.1 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Sigiriya →

Dambulla

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Dambulla →

Inamaluwa

In July 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.

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

Matale

In July 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.

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

Elkaduwa

In July Elkaduwa generally has 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
84 hours
67 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Elkaduwa →

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

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sigiriya 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Dambulla 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Inamaluwa 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Matale 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Elkaduwa 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Rattota 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Matale District weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Matale District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Sigiriya sees daytime temperatures near 34°C (93°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Sigiriya peak at roughly 34°C (93°F) in July, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Matale District, Sri Lanka during July, with Sigiriya averaging close to 31 mm (1.2 in).

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Sigiriya, July may not be the ideal time to visit Matale District, Sri Lanka.

Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Sigiriya. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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