Matara District weather in September
Thinking about venturing to Matara District this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Matara District in September?
Matara District is a region in Sri Lanka. September in Matara District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Mirissa. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Dikwella South with an average of 181 mm to heavy rainfall in Kananke with 239 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 180 hours of sunlight anticipated in Mirissa. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Matara District in September, 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 September for the 5 most popular destinations in Matara District?
Mirissa
In September 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 unpleasant that month.
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Weligama
In September 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 unpleasant that month.
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Matara
In September 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 poor that month.
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Deniyaya
In September 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 poor that month.
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Dikwella South
In September Dikwella South 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 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 September the best time to visit Matara District?
In our view, September might not be the best time to travel to Matara District with often unpleasant weather in Mirissa.
On average, the best time to visit Matara District is in January, February, March, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Mirissa. In contrast, May, June, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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