Matara District weather in April
Planning a getaway to Matara District this April 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 Matara District in April?
Matara District is a region in Sri Lanka. April in Matara District generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Mirissa. 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.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Gandarawatta with an average of 182 mm to heavy rainfall in Deniyaya with 287 mm. Meanwhile, Mirissa enjoys approximately 230 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Matara District for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Matara District climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Matara District?
Mirissa
In April Mirissa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Weligama
In April Weligama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Matara
In April Matara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Deniyaya
In April Deniyaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dikwella South
In April Dikwella South generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Matara District, in Sri Lanka.
Is April the best time to visit Matara District?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Matara District with often unpleasant weather in Mirissa.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Mirissa. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, October and November tend to be poor.
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