Best time to swim in Matara in Sri Lanka Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in Matara in Sri Lanka? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in Matara and be able to swim without catching cold? This month, or a different one? The answer is on this page, with the sea water temperature by month in Matara, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in Matara: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in Matara in Sri Lanka? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' records) and our opinion on swimming in the table below.

Month Sea temperature
January 82°F (min: 80°F/max: 84°F)
February 84°F (min: 81°F/max: 86°F)
March 85°F (min: 83°F/max: 86°F)
April 86°F (min: 84°F/max: 88°F)
May 85°F (min: 82°F/max: 87°F)
June 83°F (min: 81°F/max: 85°F)
July 82°F (min: 81°F/max: 84°F)
August 82°F (min: 81°F/max: 85°F)
September 83°F (min: 82°F/max: 85°F)
October 84°F (min: 82°F/max: 86°F)
November 85°F (min: 82°F/max: 86°F)
December 83°F (min: 81°F/max: 85°F)

Water temperature variation in Matara throughout the year

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