Weather in December in Hambantota District
Considering a trip to Hambantota District this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Hambantota District in December?
Hambantota District is a region in Sri Lanka. December in Hambantota District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Tangalle. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kahandamodara with an average of 166 mm to heavy rainfall in Yala with 219 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Tangalle enjoys approximately 220 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hambantota District in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hambantota District climate page.
Where to go in Hambantota District in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Hambantota District?
Tangalle
In December Tangalle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Tissamaharama
In December Tissamaharama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Kataragama
In December Kataragama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kirinda
In December Kirinda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Yala
In December Yala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hambantota District, in Sri Lanka.
Is December the best time to visit Hambantota District?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Hambantota District with often unpleasant weather in Tangalle.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in Tangalle. The weather in October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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