worldweather31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally light
Weather in Matara - 14-day forecast
Detailed weather forecast for Matara, Sri Lanka: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Matara
today🌧️
31°💧 1.4 mm
Sun🌧️
31°💧 4.4 mm
Mon🌧️
30°💧 7.4 mm
Tue🌧️
29°💧 16.3 mm
Wed🌧️
29°💧 7.2 mm
Thu🌧️
30°💧 4.2 mm
Fri🌧️
29°💧 10.6 mm
Sat🌧️
28°💧 13.2 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Saturday 5 Sept in Matara, the forecast high is 31°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 28°C to 29°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 99% of similar days.
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 92% of similar days
night: cooler than usual
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
29°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–29°C
night: exceptionally cool
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally light
29°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: lighter than usual
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 94% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
29°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–29°C
night: near normal
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 2013 (28°C) and the warmest was 1987 (30°C). The current forecast averages 30°C - higher than in 91% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Matara
Day-by-day forecast for Matara
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
UV index in Matara - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Matara is 8 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.
Sea temperature - Matara
Water today
29°C
Week avg
29°C
Waves today
1.6 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
Average sea temperature through the year:
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Upcoming public holidays in Sri Lanka: Binara Full Moon Poya Day — 26 September · Vap Full Moon Poya Day — 25 October · Deepavali — 8 November. Full calendar and travel notes
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FAQ - Matara weather
What is the weather like in Matara today?
Today it is about 31° during the day and 29° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Matara?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.