Matara in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Matara in december 2026
The weather in Matara in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
good weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
34%
19%
3%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
35% of time
32%
18%
13%
Weather at 6pm
79°F
Moderate rain at times
42% of time
22%
21%
10%
Weather at 3am
76°F
37%
36%
17%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Matara in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Matara in december.
The climate of Matara in december is good
In december in Matara, the climate is wet (with 4.1in of rainfall over 6 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 6.7in of precipitation over 12 days.
The climate pleasant in this city december. The high seasonal norm is 88°F. The minimum is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Matara is 85°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Matara in december with a maximum record of 94°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 70°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 23 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 74 of time.
Day length in Matara in december is 11:48. Sunrise is at 06:09 and sets at 17:57.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in that area.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Matara in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 94°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 70°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (21%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.59km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 38% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:09 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:48 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Matara in december 2025:
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
74°F to 86°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 83°F
74°F to 85°F
74°F to 83°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 88°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
74°F to 81°F
74°F to 83°F
74°F to 83°F
74°F to 81°F
74°F to 85°F
74°F to 83°F
74°F to 83°F
74°F to 86°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in december
Cities near Matara:
| Mirissa in december | good weather |
| Weligama in december | good weather |
| Unakuruwa Beach in december | good weather |
| Tangalle in december | good weather |
| Galle in december | good weather |
| Sinharaja in december | tolerable weather |
| Neluwa in december | tolerable weather |
| Hikkaduwa in december | good weather |
| Udawalawe National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Ambalangoda in december | good weather |
| Hambantota in december | good weather |
| Bentota in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Matara
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Weather data for Matara in december:
Weather data for Matara for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Matara. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Matara can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Matara.