Matara Weather in August
What's the weather like in Matara (Southern) in August 2024?
The climate in Matara during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
August is in the summer in Matara and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.4°C 84.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
| Average temperature | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 134 mm 5.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 28°C 82.3°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 18kph 11 mph |
On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Matara with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Matara
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Matara in August 2024.
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Matara weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 30.8°C 87.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 84mm 3.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 279mm 11ins |
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