Weather in December in Matara District
Considering a trip to Matara 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 Matara District in December?
Matara District is a region in Sri Lanka. December in Matara District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Mirissa. 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 Mirissa with an average of 181 mm to heavy rainfall in Deniyaya with 296 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 220 hours of sunshine in Mirissa. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at December's conditions in Matara District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Matara District's yearly weather, check out our Matara District climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Matara District?
Mirissa
In December Mirissa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Weligama
In December Weligama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Matara
In December Matara 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.
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Deniyaya
In December Deniyaya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dikwella South
In December Dikwella South 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Matara District, in Sri Lanka.
Is December the best time to visit Matara District?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Matara District with often unpleasant weather in Mirissa.
On average, the best time to visit Matara District is in January, February, March, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Mirissa. On the other hand, the months of May, June, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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