Hambantota District Weather in December

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

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Tissamaharama Tangalle Kataragama Kirinda

Are you planning a trip a to Hambantota District, Sri Lanka in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Hambantota District in December

Hambantota District, Sri Lanka 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 (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Hambantota District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kahandamodara with an average of 166 mm (6.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Yala with 219 mm (8.6 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Tangalle enjoys approximately 220 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Hambantota District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hambantota District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tissamaharama)

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March33°C (91°F) April32°C (90°F) May33°C (91°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hambantota District in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Hambantota District.

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 Hambantota District

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

Temperature range in Hambantota District (December)

Precipitation variation in Hambantota District (December)

Tangalle

In December Tangalle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
220 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
281 mm (11 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tangalle →

Tissamaharama

In December Tissamaharama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
220 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
273 mm (11 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tissamaharama →

Kataragama

In December Kataragama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
218 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
277 mm (11 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Kataragama →

Kirinda

In December Kirinda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
220 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
265 mm (10 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kirinda →

Yala

In December Yala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
218 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
258 mm (10 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Yala →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hambantota District, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tissamaharama 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 195 mm (7.7 in)
Tangalle 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)
Kataragama 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 201 mm (7.9 in)
Kirinda 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 201 mm (7.9 in)
Yala 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 219 mm (8.6 in)
Palatupana 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)

Hambantota District weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Hambantota District, Sri Lanka in December. The popular destination of Tangalle averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

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

Tangalle averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Tangalle records an average of 181 mm (7.1 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Hambantota District, Sri Lanka.

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Hambantota District, Sri Lanka with often unpleasant weather in Tangalle.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly tolerable weather in Tangalle. The weather in October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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