Polonnaruwa District Weather in December

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

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Polonnaruwa Giritale Minneriya Hingurakgala

Planning a getaway to Polonnaruwa 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 Polonnaruwa District in December

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. December in Polonnaruwa 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 Polonnaruwa. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Minneriya with an average of 206 mm (8.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Polonnaruwa with 220 mm (8.7 in).

Explore Polonnaruwa District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April36°C (97°F) May36°C (97°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September36°C (97°F) October34°C (93°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Polonnaruwa District in December

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

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

Temperature range in Polonnaruwa District (December)

Precipitation variation in Polonnaruwa District (December)

Polonnaruwa

In December Polonnaruwa 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
246 mm (9.7 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
6 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
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Giritale

In December Giritale 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
171 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
6 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
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Minneriya

In December Minneriya generally has 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
171 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
244 mm (9.6 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
6 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
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Hingurakgala

In December Hingurakgala 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
171 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
248 mm (9.8 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
6 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Polonnaruwa District, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Polonnaruwa 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Giritale 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)
Minneriya 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)
Hingurakgala 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)

Polonnaruwa District weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka in December. The popular destination of Polonnaruwa averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

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

In Polonnaruwa, the average daytime high in December is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Polonnaruwa records an average of 220 mm (8.7 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka due to the typically less favorable weather in Polonnaruwa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly good weather in Polonnaruwa. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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