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Matale District Weather in December

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

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Planning a getaway to Matale District, Sri Lanka this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Matale District in December

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Elkaduwa to 29°C (84°F) in Sigiriya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Sigiriya and 20°C (68°F) in Elkaduwa. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Sigiriya.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Inamaluwa with an average of 195 mm (7.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Rattota with 231 mm (9.1 in).

Explore Matale District by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April35°C (95°F) May34°C (93°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Matale District in December

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

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

Temperature range in Matale District (December)

Precipitation variation in Matale District (December)

Sigiriya

In December Sigiriya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°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)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
245 mm (9.6 in)
202 mm (8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Sigiriya →

Dambulla

In December Dambulla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
255 mm (10 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Dambulla →

Inamaluwa

In December Inamaluwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
246 mm (9.7 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Inamaluwa →

Matale

In December Matale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
143 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
304 mm (12 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Matale →

Elkaduwa

In December Elkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
143 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
297 mm (12 in)
229 mm (9 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Matale District, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sigiriya 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 202 mm (8 in)
Dambulla 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Inamaluwa 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 195 mm (7.7 in)
Matale 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Elkaduwa 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 229 mm (9 in)
Rattota 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 231 mm (9.1 in)

Matale District weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Matale District, Sri Lanka typically experiences unpleasant weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sigiriya average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

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

Sigiriya averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

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

Rainfall in Matale District, Sri Lanka peaks during December. Sigiriya averages roughly 202 mm (8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Matale District, Sri Lanka due to the typically unpleasant weather in Sigiriya.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly pleasant weather in Sigiriya. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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