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Weather in August in Matara District

Planning a getaway to Matara District 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 is the weather like in Matara District in August?

Matara District is a region in Sri Lanka. August in Matara District generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Mirissa. 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.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Dikwella South with an average of 137 mm to heavy rainfall in Kananke with 197 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Mirissa enjoys close to 201 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Matara District for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Matara District climate page.

Where to go in Matara District in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Matara District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Matara District?

Mirissa

In August Mirissa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Mirissa
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<<   July July
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29°C 
26°C 
200 hours 
178 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
25°C 
201 hours 
179 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
25°C 
180 hours 
225 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Mirissa

Weligama

In August Weligama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Weligama
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<<   July July
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29°C 
25°C 
200 hours 
187 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
25°C 
201 hours 
187 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
25°C 
180 hours 
230 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Weligama

Matara

In August Matara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Matara
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<<   July July
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30°C 
25°C 
200 hours 
160 mm 
8 days 
30°C 
25°C 
201 hours 
163 mm 
9 days 
30°C 
25°C 
180 hours 
209 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Matara

Deniyaya

In August Deniyaya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Deniyaya
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<<   July July
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29°C 
23°C 
202 hours 
171 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
23°C 
204 hours 
184 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
23°C 
190 hours 
231 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Deniyaya

Dikwella South

In August Dikwella South generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Dikwella South
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<<   July July
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30°C 
25°C 
208 hours 
131 mm 
8 days 
30°C 
25°C 
202 hours 
137 mm 
9 days 
30°C 
25°C 
210 hours 
181 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Dikwella South

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

Is August the best time to visit Matara District?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Matara District with overall pleasant weather in Mirissa. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Mirissa. In contrast, May, June, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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