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Matara in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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

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Matara in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Page summary

Matara in October in summary
Favourable weather
Min 27°C Max 30°C 144 mm 10 day(s) 81% 44% 30°C UV 6 10.6 h/day
Best activities in October
Gastronomy
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 05:54 17:53
Hourly weather

Average weather in Matara in October 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Matara in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 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 Matara in October

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

Temperatures and rain in Matara in October

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

The month of October 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 Matara in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Matara in October

Check the seasonal normals in Matara in October 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
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 28.2°C 28.5°C 28.4°C
Maximum temperature 29.5°C 29.9°C 30.1°C
Minimum temperature 26.9°C 27.1°C 26.6°C
Record maximum temperature 33.0°C
(2021)
33.0°C
(2011)
34.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 24.0°C
(2019)
24.0°C
(2019)
23.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 17 day(s)
(57%)
22 day(s)
(71%)
22 day(s)
(73%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 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) 28.1°C 28.5°C 28.9°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 27.5°C 27.6°C 27.4°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 28.9°C 29.5°C 30.0°C
Wind
Wind speed 21 km/h 18 km/h 13 km/h
Wind temperature 26.9°C 27.1°C 26.6°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 143.2 mm 144.4 mm 170.2 mm
Number of days with precipitation 22 day(s)
(73%)
25 day(s)
(81%)
25 day(s)
(83%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 9 day(s)
(30%)
10 day(s)
(33%)
12 day(s)
(38%)
Record precipitation in one day 52.6 mm
(2019)
32.8 mm
(2019)
87.6 mm
(2020)
Other weather data
Humidity 82% 81% 84%
Visibility 9.6 km 9.5 km 9.5 km
Cloud cover 50% 44% 43%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 12h 11h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h59 05h54 05h57
Sunset time 18h07 17h53 17h48
Day length 12h08 11h59 11h51
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Matara in October?

Best activities in October
Gastronomy
Possible activities in October
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesWell-beingBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Matara in October last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
25°C30°C1.4 mm
2
Overcast
26°C30°C0.2 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
26°C31°C0.0 mm
4
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
26°C31°C3.2 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
26°C29°C1.4 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
25°C30°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
25°C30°C0.3 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.9 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C0.9 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C0.7 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C3.7 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C0.3 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
25°C29°C1.2 mm
14
Light rain shower
25°C28°C5.2 mm
15
Light rain shower
25°C28°C3.1 mm
16
Light rain shower
25°C27°C8.3 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.8 mm
18
Partly Cloudy
25°C30°C0.8 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
25°C30°C2.3 mm
20
Patchy light drizzle
25°C30°C2.9 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
24°C27°C19.3 mm
22
Light rain shower
24°C28°C7.5 mm
23
Light rain shower
26°C27°C8.3 mm
24
Light rain shower
26°C28°C4.0 mm
25
Light rain shower
25°C27°C3.6 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.1 mm
27
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
26°C29°C2.9 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.1 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
25°C31°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
25°C31°C0.0 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
25°C32°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Matara in October?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Matara in October: 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 October, which places this month 10th out of 12.

Expect an average of 30°C during the day and 27°C at night, with about 144 mm of precipitation spread over 10 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 29°C on average in October, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 10.6 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

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

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 25/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.
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