Matara District weather in February
Are you planning a trip to Matara District in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Matara District in February?
Matara District is a region in Sri Lanka. February in Matara District generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°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 February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gandarawatta with an average of 75 mm to high rainfall in Deniyaya with 146 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Mirissa, marking it as the year's driest month. Meanwhile, Mirissa enjoys close to 249 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Matara District in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Matara District climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Matara District?
Mirissa
In February Mirissa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Weligama
In February Weligama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Matara
In February Matara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Deniyaya
In February Deniyaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Dikwella South
In February Dikwella South generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 February the best time to visit Matara District?
We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Matara District with overall pleasant weather in Mirissa. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, July and August provide pleasant weather in Mirissa. In contrast, May, June, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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