Ampara District Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ampara District, Sri Lanka in December.

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Arugam Bay Kalkuda

Thinking about venturing to Ampara District, Sri Lanka this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Ampara District in December

Ampara District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. December in Ampara District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Arugam Bay.

To explore the conditions in Ampara District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Arugam Bay with an average of 295 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Kalkuda with 306 mm (12 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Arugam Bay.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Arugam Bay enjoys about 218 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Ampara District in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ampara District

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Ampara District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Ampara District (December)

Precipitation variation in Ampara District (December)

Arugam Bay

In December Arugam Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
218 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
279 mm (11 in)
295 mm (12 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Arugam Bay →

Kalkuda

In December Kalkuda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
171 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
304 mm (12 in)
306 mm (12 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Kalkuda →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ampara District in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arugam Bay 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 295 mm (12 in)
Kalkuda 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 306 mm (12 in)

Ampara District weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ampara District, Sri Lanka in December?

In December, Ampara District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Arugam Bay sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Ampara District, Sri Lanka in December?

In Arugam Bay, the average daytime high in December is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Ampara District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in Ampara District, Sri Lanka peaks during December. Arugam Bay averages roughly 295 mm (12 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Ampara District, Sri Lanka?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Arugam Bay, December may not be the ideal time to visit Ampara District, Sri Lanka.

On average, the best time to visit Ampara District, Sri Lanka is in January, February and August with generally pleasant weather in Arugam Bay. The weather in November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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