Udawalawe weather in December (Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Udawalawe during December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Udawalawe includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 21°C. Although it's cooler than other months, you can still expect warm and pleasant weather.

Precipitation

Udawalawe in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 243 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 220 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Udawalawe. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Udawalawe, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 243 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hambantota, Sri Lanka (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in December

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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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