Tangalle weather in December (Hambantota District, Sri Lanka)

Is Tangalle a good destination in December, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Tangalle typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 30°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 24°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Tangalle in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 181 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 220 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tangalle climate page with graphs.

 

Tangalle, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 181 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hambantota, Sri Lanka (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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