Ratnapura District Weather in December

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

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Dambulla Udawalawe Embilipitiya Kalawana

Thinking about venturing to Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Ratnapura District in December

Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka 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 (79°F) to very warm in Kiralawelkatuwa at 30°C (86°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Kiralawelkatuwa and 18°C (64°F) in Belihul Oya. During this period, Dambulla experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

For specific regional insights in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka, 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 (7.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Kuruwita with 428 mm (17 in).

Explore Ratnapura District by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April34°C (93°F) May33°C (91°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ratnapura District in December

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

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

Temperature range in Ratnapura District (December)

Precipitation variation in Ratnapura District (December)

Dambulla

In December Dambulla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
255 mm (10 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
5 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
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Udawalawe

In December Udawalawe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
220 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
366 mm (14 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
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Embilipitiya

In December Embilipitiya 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 mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
220 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
308 mm (12 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
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Kalawana

In December Kalawana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
218 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
496 mm (20 in)
359 mm (14 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kalawana →

Godakewela

In December Godakewela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
218 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
477 mm (19 in)
351 mm (14 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
6 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dambulla 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Udawalawe 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Embilipitiya 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)
Kalawana 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 359 mm (14 in)
Godakewela 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 351 mm (14 in)
Kiralawelkatuwa 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)

Ratnapura District weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka generally has good weather conditions. Dambulla sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 22°C (72°F).

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

Average temperatures in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka during December range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Dambulla.

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

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka, with Dambulla averaging around 196 mm (7.7 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

Given the typically good weather conditions in Dambulla, December might be a good time to visit Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka is in January with generally very good weather in Dambulla. On the other hand, the months of March, April, October and November tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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