Matara District

Province · Southern Province, 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Area 1,308 km²

Time zone Asia/Colombo

Official website www.ds.gov.lk/dist_matara/english/index.php

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Matara District: Unmissable Highlights

Matara District encompasses the southern tip of Sri Lanka, featuring a mix of coastal landmarks and inland natural wonders. The region is defined by its Dutch colonial architecture, such as the Old Nupe Market, and significant Buddhist sites including the island-bound Parevi Duwa Shrine. Natural highlights range from the surf breaks of Mirissa and Weligama to the multi-tiered Hathmale Ella waterfall and the natural rock slides at Patna.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Fair

29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 23°–31°
24° at night
13 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in February

Fair

30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 23°–32°
25° at night
11 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Fair

30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–33°
26° at night
15 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Poor

30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 26°–32°
27° at night
23 rainy days
19 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Poor

29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 26°–31°
27° at night
23 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Fair

29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 25°–30°
26° at night
21 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair

29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 25°–30°
26° at night
19 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair

29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 25°–30°
26° at night
19 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in September

Fair

29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 25°–30°
26° at night
20 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in October

Poor

29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 25°–30°
26° at night
24 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Poor

29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 25°–30°
25° at night
25 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor

29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 23°–30°
25° at night
20 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee LKR Rs · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity: Type D / Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Sinhala, Tamil
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +94

Tours & Activities

Related destinations

Southern Province Weligama

Other Destinations

Galle District Galle Matara Yala National Park Tangalle Divisional Secretariat Bundala National Park

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