Monaragala District Weather in December

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

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Kataragama Angunakolapelessa Kuda Oya

Planning a trip to Monaragala District, Sri Lanka this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Monaragala District in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Kataragama. During this period, Kataragama experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

For specific regional insights in Monaragala District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Angunakolapelessa with an average of 169 mm (6.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Kataragama with 201 mm (7.9 in).

Average sunshine

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

Explore Monaragala District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March33°C (91°F) April33°C (91°F) May33°C (91°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October32°C (90°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Monaragala District in December

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

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

Temperature range in Monaragala District (December)

Precipitation variation in Monaragala District (December)

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
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Angunakolapelessa

In December Angunakolapelessa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°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)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
220 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
287 mm (11 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Angunakolapelessa →

Kuda Oya

In December Kuda Oya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°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)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
220 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
300 mm (12 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kataragama 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 201 mm (7.9 in)
Angunakolapelessa 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)
Kuda Oya 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)

Monaragala District weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Monaragala District, Sri Lanka typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kataragama average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Kataragama peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in December, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kataragama records an average of 201 mm (7.9 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Monaragala District, Sri Lanka.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly tolerable weather in Kataragama. On the other hand, the months of April, June, July, August, September, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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