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Matara in April 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Matara in April 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether April is a good month to travel to Matara, Sri Lanka.

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Matara in April 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Matara in April in summary
Favourable weather
Min 28°C Max 31°C 114 mm 8 day(s) 79% 34% 31°C UV 7 11.6 h/day
Best activities in April
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesGastronomyWell-beingBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:00 18:15
Hourly weather

Average weather in Matara in April 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Matara in April 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in April. This allows you to forecast the weather in April 2027. 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 Matara in April

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Matara in April.

Temperatures and rain in Matara in April

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

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

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Matara in April

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Matara in April

Check the seasonal normals in Matara in April 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
April
Weather data March April May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 29.3°C 29.7°C 29.2°C
Maximum temperature 31.4°C 31.3°C 30.3°C
Minimum temperature 27.2°C 28.2°C 28.0°C
Record maximum temperature 35.0°C
(2015)
35.0°C
(2019)
34.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 23.0°C
(2015)
24.0°C
(2020)
25.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 29 day(s)
(94%)
28 day(s)
(93%)
23 day(s)
(74%)
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%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 29.0°C 29.7°C 29.0°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 28.2°C 28.5°C 27.7°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.8°C 30.8°C 30.5°C
Wind
Wind speed 13 km/h 14 km/h 19 km/h
Wind temperature 27.2°C 28.2°C 28.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 100.6 mm 114.2 mm 170.0 mm
Number of days with precipitation 19 day(s)
(61%)
24 day(s)
(80%)
25 day(s)
(81%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 8 day(s)
(25%)
8 day(s)
(27%)
11 day(s)
(35%)
Record precipitation in one day 68.1 mm
(2020)
35.2 mm
(2017)
107.2 mm
(2014)
Other weather data
Humidity 79% 79% 81%
Visibility 9.6 km 9.6 km 9.5 km
Cloud cover 27% 34% 48%
UV index 7 7 6
Daily sunshine 11h 12h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h14 06h00 05h53
Sunset time 18h19 18h15 18h16
Day length 12h05 12h15 12h23
Our opinion on the climate in April
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Matara in April?

Best activities in April
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesGastronomyWell-beingBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Matara in April last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
24°C29°C0.1 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
25°C30°C1.7 mm
3
Overcast
25°C30°C1.3 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C7.5 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
24°C29°C4.9 mm
6
Overcast
25°C30°C1.4 mm
7
Overcast
25°C30°C0.7 mm
8
Cloudy
25°C29°C2.4 mm
9
Cloudy
26°C29°C2.9 mm
10
Moderate or heavy rain shower
26°C28°C4.5 mm
11
Heavy rain at times
26°C28°C4.6 mm
12
Cloudy
26°C31°C0.2 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C0.3 mm
14
Overcast
27°C31°C0.4 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C2.6 mm
16
Cloudy
25°C31°C0.9 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
26°C31°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
26°C31°C0.0 mm
20
Cloudy
26°C31°C0.8 mm
21
Cloudy
26°C29°C1.7 mm
22
Cloudy
26°C30°C0.2 mm
23
Cloudy
26°C31°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
26°C31°C0.5 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
26°C31°C0.2 mm
26
Overcast
26°C30°C0.8 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
26°C31°C0.5 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
26°C31°C1.8 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
27°C31°C3.5 mm
30
Patchy light drizzle
26°C30°C0.4 mm
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Where to go near Matara in April?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Matara in April: 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 Matara in April, which places this month 4th out of 12.

Expect an average of 31°C during the day and 28°C at night, with about 114 mm of precipitation spread over 8 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 30°C on average in April, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 11.6 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Animal observation and Diving and snorkeling. 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 52/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.
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