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Weather in February in Matara District

Are you planning a trip a 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.

Temperatures

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.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in Matara District in February

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 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.

Mirissa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
86 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
25°C 
249 hours 
76 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
25°C 
270 hours 
91 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Mirissa

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.

Weligama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
89 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
25°C 
249 hours 
79 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
25°C 
270 hours 
93 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Weligama

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.

Matara
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
90 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
24°C 
249 hours 
80 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
25°C 
270 hours 
98 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Matara

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.

Deniyaya
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
21°C 
248 hours 
169 mm 
6 days 
31°C 
21°C 
246 hours 
146 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
32°C 
22°C 
276 hours 
152 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Deniyaya

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.

Dikwella South
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
24°C 
210 hours 
84 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
24°C 
201 hours 
76 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
99 mm 
7 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 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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