Matara Weather in February

What's the weather like in Matara (Southern) in February 2024?

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.

Matara weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.2°C 86.4°F
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.

February temperatures in Matara

Matara average temperature in February

February rainfall

Matara average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Matara average rain in February

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.

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Matara weather stats

Matara weather statistics
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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