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Embilipitiya weather in December (Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka)

What does the weather outlook for Embilipitiya look like in December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Embilipitiya tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 22°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's mildest temperatures. However, it's still unmistakably warm.

Precipitation

Embilipitiya in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 194 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 220 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Embilipitiya climate page with graphs.

 

Embilipitiya, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 194 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Hambantota, Sri Lanka (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in December

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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