Weather in December in Ratnapura District
Thinking about venturing to Ratnapura District this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Ratnapura District in December?
Ratnapura District is a region in Sri Lanka. December in Ratnapura District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Belihul Oya at 26°C to very warm in Kiralawelkatuwa at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Kiralawelkatuwa and 18°C in Belihul Oya. During this period, Dambulla experiences its coolest temperatures annually.For specific regional insights in Ratnapura District, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kiralawelkatuwa with an average of 184 mm to heavy rainfall in Kuruwita with 428 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Ratnapura District climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Ratnapura District?
Dambulla
In December Dambulla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Udawalawe
In December Udawalawe 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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Embilipitiya
In December Embilipitiya 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.
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Kalawana
In December Kalawana 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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Godakewela
In December Godakewela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Ratnapura District?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Dambulla, December might be a good time to visit Ratnapura District. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Ratnapura District is in January, February, May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Dambulla. On the other hand, the months of October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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