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Weather in December in Monaragala District

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

What is the weather like in Monaragala District in December?

Monaragala District 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 and nighttime temperatures around 23°C in Kataragama. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Monaragala District in December, check out the map below. During this period, Kataragama experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

For specific regional insights in Monaragala District, 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 to heavy rainfall in Kataragama with 201 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Kataragama usually sees around 218 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Monaragala District's conditions throughout the year, check out our Monaragala District climate page.

Where to go in Monaragala District in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Monaragala District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Monaragala District's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in Monaragala District?

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.

Kataragama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
24°C 
192 hours 
277 mm 
14 days 
poor 
30°C 
23°C 
218 hours 
201 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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33°C 
24°C 
2,566 hours 
1260 mm 
100 days 
Climate in Kataragama

Angunakolapelessa

In December Angunakolapelessa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Angunakolapelessa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
22°C 
191 hours 
287 mm 
14 days 
poor 
30°C 
22°C 
220 hours 
169 mm 
10 days 
Annual   >> Annual
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33°C 
23°C 
2,572 hours 
1266 mm 
106 days 
Climate in Angunakolapelessa

Kuda Oya

In December Kuda Oya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kuda Oya
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
22°C 
191 hours 
300 mm 
14 days 
poor 
30°C 
22°C 
220 hours 
189 mm 
10 days 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
33°C 
23°C 
2,572 hours 
1364 mm 
106 days 
Climate in Kuda Oya

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

Is December the best time to visit Monaragala District?

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

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