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Matale District Weather in September

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

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

Matale District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. September in Matale District generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

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 cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Matale District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sigiriya with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to high rainfall in Matale with 101 mm (4 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 September

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

Temperature range in Matale District (September)

Precipitation variation in Matale District (September)

Sigiriya

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Sigiriya →

Dambulla

In September Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
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Inamaluwa

In September Inamaluwa 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Inamaluwa →

Matale

In September Matale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
87 hours
119 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
278 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
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Elkaduwa

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

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
87 hours
119 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
263 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sigiriya 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Dambulla 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Inamaluwa 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Matale 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Elkaduwa 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Rattota 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Matale District weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

September in Matale District, Sri Lanka brings poor weather. In Sigiriya, daytime temperatures are typically around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

In Sigiriya, the average daytime high in September is 34°C (93°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Matale District, Sri Lanka during September, with Sigiriya averaging close to 57 mm (2.2 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly pleasant weather in Sigiriya. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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