Matara District weather in August
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.
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.
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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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