The climate in Matara during February can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
February is in the winter in Matara and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.6°C 72.7°F |
Average temperature | 26.4°C 79.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 85 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 5 days |
Sea temperature | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
Humidity | 76% |
Windspeed | 15.1kph 9 mph |
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Matara with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
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 February 2024.
Best places to visit in February
Hottest month: | April | 30.8°C 87.4°F |
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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 |