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Matara in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Matara 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 Matara, Sri Lanka.

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Matara in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Matara in September in summary
Favourable weather
Min 27°C Max 29°C 143 mm 9 day(s) 82% 50% 29°C UV 6 11.5 h/day
Best activities in September
Gastronomy
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 05:59 18:07
Hourly weather

Average weather in Matara in September 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Matara 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 Matara in September

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

Temperatures and rain in Matara 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

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Matara in September

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Matara in September

Check the seasonal normals in Matara 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 28.3°C 28.2°C 28.5°C
Maximum temperature 29.4°C 29.5°C 29.9°C
Minimum temperature 27.1°C 26.9°C 27.1°C
Record maximum temperature 32.0°C
(2013)
33.0°C
(2021)
33.0°C
(2011)
Record low temperature 19.0°C
(2021)
24.0°C
(2019)
24.0°C
(2019)
Number of days at +30° 17 day(s)
(55%)
17 day(s)
(57%)
22 day(s)
(71%)
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) 27.7°C 28.1°C 28.5°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 26.8°C 27.5°C 27.6°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.0°C 28.9°C 29.5°C
Wind
Wind speed 23 km/h 21 km/h 18 km/h
Wind temperature 27.1°C 26.9°C 27.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 114.9 mm 143.2 mm 144.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 23 day(s)
(74%)
22 day(s)
(73%)
25 day(s)
(81%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 7 day(s)
(24%)
9 day(s)
(30%)
10 day(s)
(33%)
Record precipitation in one day 43.3 mm
(2009)
52.6 mm
(2019)
32.8 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 80% 82% 81%
Visibility 9.7 km 9.6 km 9.5 km
Cloud cover 50% 50% 44%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 11h 12h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h03 05h59 05h54
Sunset time 18h21 18h07 17h53
Day length 12h18 12h08 11h59
Our opinion on the climate in September
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Matara in September?

Best activities in September
Gastronomy
Possible activities in September
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 September last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
26°C28°C1.6 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C0.5 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C0.4 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C0.9 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C0.2 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
25°C31°C0.2 mm
7
Partly Cloudy
26°C31°C0.2 mm
8
Partly Cloudy
26°C30°C0.0 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C0.5 mm
10
Light rain shower
25°C28°C1.7 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C0.3 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C1.0 mm
13
Light rain shower
25°C29°C4.2 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C1.1 mm
15
Light rain shower
26°C27°C8.4 mm
16
Light rain shower
25°C27°C6.6 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
25°C30°C4.2 mm
18
Light rain shower
25°C28°C6.6 mm
19
Light rain shower
25°C28°C6.0 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C1.1 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
25°C30°C1.4 mm
22
Light rain shower
25°C28°C3.9 mm
23
Light rain shower
25°C28°C5.9 mm
24
Light rain shower
26°C29°C4.6 mm
25
Light rain shower
26°C28°C4.5 mm
26
Light rain shower
25°C28°C6.6 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
25°C30°C2.7 mm
28
Light rain
25°C29°C3.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C2.1 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C2.1 mm
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Where to go near Matara in September?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Matara 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 Matara in September, which places this month 9th out of 12.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 27°C at night, with about 143 mm of precipitation spread over 9 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 28°C on average in September, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 11.5 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 27/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.
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