Climate · Asia
Matara climate, year-round
Sri Lanka · Tropical maritime (south-coast) · Updated May 2026
Best months
Jan · Feb · Mar · Jul · Aug
Best for: South-coast Sri Lanka nomads who plan around two monsoons for the comfort windows.
Year at a glance
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
27°C
78%
2mm
Feb
27°C
76%
2mm
Mar
28°C
76%
3mm
Apr
28°C
78%
6mm
May
28°C
80%
8mm
Jun
28°C
82%
7mm
Jul
27°C
82%
5mm
Aug
27°C
82%
5mm
Sep
27°C
82%
6mm
Oct
27°C
83%
9mm
Nov
27°C
82%
8mm
Dec
27°C
80%
5mm
Summer peak
28°C
March · 76% humidity
Winter low
27°C
January · 78% humidity
Climate type
Tropical maritime (south-coast)
Humid summers, Humid winters
Field notes
Tropical maritime — temperature stable year-round (27–28°C). Two monsoons split the calendar: Yala (May–September) is the southwest monsoon peak, Maha (October–January) is gentler. The dry-season comfort window is January–March; July–August is also workable on the south coast.
Visa for nomads
Medium nomad-friendlyPathway
Extendable tourist
Program
—
Typical max stay
9 months
ETA covers up to 270 days for many passports; formal DNV is in development.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Cost of living in Matara: ~$905/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
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Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.