Best Time to Visit Matara: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Matara: January, February.
- Best months for Matara: January, February.
- Peak season is January, February, March. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: May, June, August.
- The least pleasant month is April (score 5.8).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 23°C | 98 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| February | 30°C | 24°C | 79 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.0 |
| March | 31°C | 24°C | 99 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 30°C | 25°C | 183 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.8 |
| May | 29°C | 25°C | 226 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.0 |
| June | 29°C | 25°C | 186 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 28°C | 25°C | 159 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 28°C | 25°C | 159 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 28°C | 25°C | 196 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 29°C | 24°C | 251 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 29°C | 24°C | 296 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 29°C | 24°C | 196 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matara?
The best months are January, February.
When is the rainy season in Matara?
The wettest months are May, June, August.