The maximum temperature in Matara is on average 30°C over the year, with values generally ranging between 29°C in August and 31°C in March. Precipitation is fairly high, with about 1,404 mm per year. It ranges from 73 mm in January to 170 mm in November.
The climate is pleasant for traveling to Matara year-round.
For swimming, the most favorable period for water temperature is March, April, May and November, with a water temperature above 28.9°C.
However, the best time to fully enjoy the beach and swimming is January, February, March, April, November and December.
Water sports are particularly favorable in: January, February, March, April, November and December. For scuba diving and snorkeling, the best months are January, February, March, April, November and December.
In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in May, June, September and October, while crowding is high in January, February, March and December.
