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Udawalawe National Park in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Udawalawe National Park 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 Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka.

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Udawalawe National Park in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Page summary

Udawalawe National Park in December in summary
Fair weather
Min 23°C Max 29°C 377 mm 17 day(s) 88% 43% UV 6 8.2 h/day
Best activities in December
Animal observation
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:10 17:56
Hourly weather

Average weather in Udawalawe National Park in December 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Udawalawe National Park 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 Udawalawe National Park in December

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Udawalawe National Park in December.

Temperatures and rain in Udawalawe National Park 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 Udawalawe National Park in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Udawalawe National Park in December

Check the seasonal normals in Udawalawe National Park 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 26.5°C 25.9°C 26.3°C
Maximum temperature 29.6°C 29.3°C 30.4°C
Minimum temperature 23.4°C 22.5°C 22.3°C
Record maximum temperature 33.0°C
(2011)
35.0°C
(2018)
35.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 18.0°C
(2021)
16.0°C
(2021)
17.0°C
(2013)
Number of days at +30° 18 day(s)
(60%)
15 day(s)
(48%)
23 day(s)
(74%)
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 7 km/h 6 km/h 6 km/h
Wind temperature 23.4°C 22.6°C 22.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 613.6 mm 376.6 mm 230.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation 28 day(s)
(93%)
26 day(s)
(84%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 23 day(s)
(75%)
17 day(s)
(56%)
12 day(s)
(38%)
Record precipitation in one day 112.0 mm
(2009)
116.9 mm
(2017)
123.5 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 90% 88% 82%
Visibility 7.7 km 7.9 km 8.3 km
Cloud cover 49% 43% 33%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 9h 8h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h58 06h10 06h24
Sunset time 17h48 17h56 18h11
Day length 11h50 11h46 11h47
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When very bad weather fair weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Udawalawe National Park in December?

Best activities in December
Animal observation
Possible activities in December
Nature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Udawalawe National Park in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
19°C27°C2.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
17°C30°C0.0 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
20°C31°C0.6 mm
4
Light rain shower
20°C29°C5.0 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C4.0 mm
6
Light rain shower
18°C29°C6.6 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
20°C32°C0.6 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
21°C32°C1.2 mm
9
Light rain shower
22°C29°C1.3 mm
10
Light rain shower
22°C29°C7.2 mm
11
Light rain shower
18°C28°C5.5 mm
12
Light rain shower
19°C27°C16.8 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
18°C31°C1.3 mm
14
Light rain shower
18°C27°C4.4 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
20°C30°C0.0 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
21°C31°C1.6 mm
17
Light rain shower
21°C30°C4.4 mm
18
Light rain shower
19°C30°C1.1 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
20°C31°C2.0 mm
20
Patchy light rain
20°C29°C3.2 mm
21
Light rain shower
22°C29°C1.6 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.7 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
19°C29°C0.5 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
18°C29°C0.3 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
19°C29°C0.3 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
20°C30°C0.2 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
17°C30°C0.7 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
17°C28°C0.3 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
17°C28°C0.9 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
20°C30°C1.0 mm
31
Light rain shower
21°C26°C2.8 mm
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Where to go near Udawalawe National Park in December?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Udawalawe National Park in December: your frequently asked questions

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

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Udawalawe National Park in December, which ranks this month 5th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 23°C at night, with about 377 mm of precipitation spread over 17 rainy days.

Expect about 8.2 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Animal observation. 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 82/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Udawalawe National Park are: January. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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