Ratnapura Weather in December
What's the weather like in Ratnapura (Sabaragamuwa) in December 2024?
The climate in Ratnapura during December can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
December is in the winter in Ratnapura and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 28.2°C 82.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 20.5°C 68.8°F |
| Average temperature | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 198 mm 7.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.1°C 82.5°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Ratnapura with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Ratnapura
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ratnapura in December 2024.
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Ratnapura weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 97mm 3.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 357mm 14.1ins |
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