Matara Weather in October
What's the weather like in Matara (Southern) in October 2025?
The climate in Matara during October can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Matara and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 23.7°C 74.7°F |
| Average temperature | 26.6°C 79.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 279 mm 11 ins |
| Rainy days | 13 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.4°C 83.2°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average October is the wettest month of the year in Matara with around 279mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Matara
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
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 October 2025.
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Matara weather stats
| 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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