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

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

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

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Wilpattu National Park in December in summary
Favourable weather
Min 25°C Max 29°C 217 mm 11 day(s) 85% 49% UV 6 7.5 h/day
Best activities in December
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:16 17:54
Hourly weather

Average weather in Wilpattu National Park in December 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Wilpattu 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 Wilpattu National Park in December

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

Temperatures and rain in Wilpattu 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 Wilpattu National Park in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Wilpattu National Park in December

Check the seasonal normals in Wilpattu 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 28.0°C 27.2°C 27.0°C
Maximum temperature 30.2°C 29.5°C 29.5°C
Minimum temperature 25.8°C 25.0°C 24.4°C
Record maximum temperature 35.0°C
(2020)
34.0°C
(2016)
34.0°C
(2012)
Record low temperature 22.0°C
(2021)
19.0°C
(2021)
18.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 21 day(s)
(70%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
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 15 km/h 18 km/h 19 km/h
Wind temperature 25.8°C 25.0°C 24.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 310.7 mm 217.1 mm 115.2 mm
Number of days with precipitation 25 day(s)
(83%)
23 day(s)
(74%)
15 day(s)
(48%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 17 day(s)
(57%)
11 day(s)
(37%)
6 day(s)
(20%)
Record precipitation in one day 132.8 mm
(2009)
296.7 mm
(2020)
180.5 mm
(2021)
Other weather data
Humidity 85% 85% 82%
Visibility 8.0 km 8.0 km 7.9 km
Cloud cover 48% 49% 41%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 8h 8h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h02 06h16 06h28
Sunset time 17h47 17h54 18h10
Day length 11h45 11h38 11h42
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 Wilpattu National Park in December?

Best activities in December
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

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

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
21°C29°C0.0 mm
2
Light rain shower
22°C29°C1.6 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.1 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.2 mm
5
Light rain shower
23°C29°C1.9 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
22°C31°C0.0 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C2.0 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.1 mm
9
Light rain shower
22°C25°C2.5 mm
10
Light rain shower
22°C27°C3.5 mm
11
Light rain shower
22°C25°C4.2 mm
12
Light rain shower
22°C25°C3.2 mm
13
Light rain
21°C27°C1.5 mm
14
Partly Cloudy
21°C29°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
20°C29°C0.0 mm
16
Light rain shower
22°C27°C3.4 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.4 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.0 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.0 mm
20
Overcast
20°C28°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C0.0 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
22°C26°C0.1 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C0.0 mm
24
Partly Cloudy
21°C30°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
20°C29°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C0.3 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C0.0 mm
28
Cloudy
20°C30°C0.1 mm
29
Light rain shower
22°C28°C1.6 mm
30
Light rain shower
22°C28°C2.6 mm
31
Light rain shower
22°C27°C3.1 mm
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Where to go near Wilpattu National Park in December?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Wilpattu National Park 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 Wilpattu National Park in December, which places this month 9th out of 12.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 25°C at night, with about 217 mm of precipitation spread over 11 rainy days.

Expect about 7.5 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Animal observation and Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in High crowding, with a visitor index of 82/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Wilpattu National Park 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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