Embilipitiya weather in December (Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka)

Looking to travel to Embilipitiya in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Embilipitiya typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 30°C, while night temperatures can drop to 22°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

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, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

With around 220 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 194 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hambantota, Sri Lanka (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Embilipitiya in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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