Question 1

Is Matara safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Travelia rates Matara, Sri Lanka “some risk”, following US State Department and UK FCDO travel advisories.

Question 2

What is the sea temperature in Matara in July?

Accepted Answer

The sea off Matara averages about 28°C in July.

Question 3

When is the best time to visit Matara?

Accepted Answer

Matara is warmest in Apr and driest in Feb; mild (18–28°C) months are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	26	26	27	28	28	27	27	27	27	27	26	26
Sea °C	28	28	29	30	29	28	28	28	28	28	28	28
Rain (days)	106	81	108	165	244	190	134	152	182	255	255	177

Matara, Sri Lanka

Climate by month