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Matale in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Matale in September 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether September is a good month to travel to Matale, Sri Lanka.

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Matale in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Matale in September in summary
Favourable weather
Min 26°C Max 31°C 132 mm 7 day(s) 72% 32% UV 7 12.0 h/day
Best activities in September
Cultural visits and heritage
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 05:58 18:07
Hourly weather

Average weather in Matale in September 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Matale in September 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in September. This allows you to forecast the weather in September 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Matale in September

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Matale in September.

Temperatures and rain in Matale in September

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in September.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of September is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Matale in September

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Matale in September

Check the seasonal normals in Matale in September and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
September
Weather data August September October
Outside temperature
Average temperature 28.2°C 28.5°C 28.3°C
Maximum temperature 30.9°C 31.2°C 31.1°C
Minimum temperature 25.4°C 25.7°C 25.6°C
Record maximum temperature 36.0°C
(2013)
36.0°C
(2014)
36.0°C
(2012)
Record low temperature 20.0°C
(2021)
21.0°C
(2020)
20.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 23 day(s)
(74%)
25 day(s)
(83%)
25 day(s)
(81%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 21 km/h 19 km/h 13 km/h
Wind temperature 25.4°C 25.7°C 25.6°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 106.1 mm 131.5 mm 338.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 19 day(s)
(61%)
17 day(s)
(57%)
24 day(s)
(77%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 5 day(s)
(17%)
7 day(s)
(22%)
15 day(s)
(49%)
Record precipitation in one day 60.0 mm
(2021)
60.4 mm
(2010)
74.2 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 72% 72% 79%
Visibility 9.6 km 9.5 km 8.8 km
Cloud cover 31% 32% 35%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 11h 12h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h01 05h58 05h55
Sunset time 18h23 18h07 17h52
Day length 12h22 12h09 11h57
Our opinion on the climate in September
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather fair weather
Activities and events

What to do in Matale in September?

Best activities in September
Cultural visits and heritage
Possible activities in September
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Matale in September last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Matale in September 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C0.3 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C0.0 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.0 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.0 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.3 mm
6
Patchy light drizzle
21°C29°C0.4 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
20°C30°C3.6 mm
8
Light rain shower
20°C27°C3.2 mm
9
Light rain shower
21°C30°C2.4 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C0.2 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C0.0 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.0 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.0 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.3 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.1 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.0 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.5 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C0.0 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.7 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
20°C30°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
20°C28°C0.0 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.0 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C1.2 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
22°C27°C1.7 mm
26
Light rain shower
20°C23°C4.8 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.0 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
21°C29°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.1 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Matale in September?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Matale in September: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Matale in September, which places this month 8th out of 12.

Expect an average of 31°C during the day and 26°C at night, with about 132 mm of precipitation spread over 7 rainy days.

Expect about 12.0 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 46/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Matale are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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