Minneriya weather in December (Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Minneriya this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Minneriya includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 30°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 23°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Precipitation

Minneriya in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 206 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Minneriya. February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Minneriya, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 206 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (72 KM, 44 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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