Palatupana weather in December (Hambantota District, Sri Lanka)

Interested in knowing the climate of Palatupana in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Palatupana includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 29°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 24°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Palatupana in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 206 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 218 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While November tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palatupana, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 206 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in December

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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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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