Matara rain today
Rain expected now, around 17.9 mm over the next 24 hours.
Friday 23 October
Next 24 hours
Matara weather forecast in words
Today: Light rain in Matara today and warm, with a high of 28°C and a light breeze (up to 17 km/h). It is 27°C right now and feels like 28°C, with humidity at 83%. Expect some rain (around 7.6 mm) for the rest of the day.
Tonight: Cloudy tonight with a low around 25°C. There may be some rain (around 9.3 mm) overnight.
Tomorrow: Light rain tomorrow, similar to today, with temperatures between 25°C and 28°C. Expect some rain (around 28.3 mm) through the day. Humidity averages 87%.
This week: Over the next seven days Matara will see highs of 28–29°C and lows of 24–26°C. The warmest day looks like Tuesday (29°C) and the coolest night Friday (24°C). Rain is likely on most days, heaviest on Sunday (about 34 mm).
7-day forecast
Current rain period (Male): Chitra
Chitra – 11 Oct to 24 Oct
Rain in Matara during this period, from our forecast: 15 mm over the next 1 days.
Next: Swati from 24 Oct
In the traditional calendar the rain periods (Male) are named after the nakshatra the Sun is passing through, such as Mrigashira or Ardra. This is a cultural calendar, not a forecast; the rain amounts come from our weather forecast.
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Questions about Matara weather
Will it rain in Matara today?
Yes, rain is likely in Matara from about 08:30 local time, with around 17.9 mm expected over the next 24 hours.
What is the temperature in Matara right now?
It is 27°C in Matara as of 09:18 local time and feels like 28°C. Today's high is 28°C and the low is 24°C.
What is the weather forecast for Matara tomorrow?
Light rain with a high of 28°C and a low of 25°C. About 28.3 mm of rain is expected. Winds up to 20 km/h.
Do I need an umbrella in Matara this week?
Yes. Rain is expected on 10 of the next 10 days, with about 140 mm in total.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Matara today?
Sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset is at 17:50 local time.
Is it windy in Matara today?
The wind is 12 km/h from the W with gusts up to 19 km/h, which is a light breeze.