Matale in August
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very wet: about 23 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
23°CAvg low
23Rainy days (98 mm)
12:15 hDaylight
06:04Sunrise · 18:19 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Very wet: about 23 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 21°C | 80 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| February | 30°C | 21°C | 64 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.6 |
| March | 32°C | 21°C | 83 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.5 |
| April | 32°C | 22°C | 198 mm | 21 | – | – | 5.4 |
| May | 30°C | 24°C | 128 mm | 22 | – | – | 5.8 |
| June | 29°C | 23°C | 99 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 29°C | 23°C | 103 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 29°C | 23°C | 98 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 29°C | 23°C | 109 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 29°C | 22°C | 312 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 29°C | 21°C | 310 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 28°C | 21°C | 183 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Matale in August?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 23°C.
When is the best time to visit Matale?
The best months are January, February.