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Matale in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Matale in December 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether December is a good month to travel to Matale, Sri Lanka.

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Matale in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Matale in December in summary
Favourable weather
Min 24°C Max 29°C 217 mm 10 day(s) 84% 43% UV 6 7.9 h/day
Best activities in December
Cultural visits and heritage
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:12 17:54
Hourly weather

Average weather in Matale in December 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Matale in December 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in December. This allows you to forecast the weather in December 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Matale in December

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Matale in December.

Temperatures and rain in Matale in December

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in December.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of December is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Matale in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Matale in December

Check the seasonal normals in Matale in December and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
December
Weather data November December January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 27.5°C 26.8°C 26.7°C
Maximum temperature 30.2°C 29.4°C 29.8°C
Minimum temperature 24.8°C 24.3°C 23.6°C
Record maximum temperature 35.0°C
(2013)
34.0°C
(2018)
34.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 19.0°C
(2021)
16.0°C
(2021)
18.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 21 day(s)
(70%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
19 day(s)
(61%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 10 km/h 12 km/h 13 km/h
Wind temperature 24.9°C 24.3°C 23.6°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 339.2 mm 216.6 mm 136.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 25 day(s)
(83%)
21 day(s)
(68%)
15 day(s)
(48%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 15 day(s)
(49%)
10 day(s)
(33%)
5 day(s)
(17%)
Record precipitation in one day 115.4 mm
(2018)
142.9 mm
(2020)
295.9 mm
(2021)
Other weather data
Humidity 84% 84% 80%
Visibility 8.2 km 7.9 km 8.0 km
Cloud cover 43% 43% 34%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 9h 8h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h59 06h12 06h25
Sunset time 17h46 17h54 18h09
Day length 11h47 11h42 11h44
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When fair weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Matale in December?

Best activities in December
Cultural visits and heritage
Possible activities in December
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Matale in December last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Matale in December 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
20°C26°C1.7 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
17°C29°C0.0 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
19°C29°C0.7 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.2 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C1.2 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
18°C29°C0.7 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
19°C29°C0.2 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
18°C29°C0.2 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
20°C24°C0.9 mm
10
Light rain shower
19°C26°C3.5 mm
11
Light rain shower
20°C25°C2.6 mm
12
Light rain shower
19°C25°C4.2 mm
13
Light rain shower
18°C27°C2.4 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C1.2 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
17°C28°C0.0 mm
16
Patchy light drizzle
20°C28°C1.9 mm
17
Light rain shower
19°C27°C0.5 mm
18
Light rain shower
21°C26°C1.3 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C0.8 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
18°C27°C0.2 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
18°C27°C0.3 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C0.0 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
18°C28°C0.0 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
18°C28°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
18°C28°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
16°C28°C0.1 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C0.6 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
19°C28°C0.3 mm
29
Light rain shower
20°C28°C0.9 mm
30
Light rain shower
20°C27°C4.7 mm
31
Light rain shower
20°C25°C7.7 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Matale in December: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Matale in December, which places this month 9th out of 12.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 24°C at night, with about 217 mm of precipitation spread over 10 rainy days.

Expect about 7.9 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 84/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Matale are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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