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

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

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

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Yala National Park in December in summary
Favourable weather
Min 26°C Max 29°C 226 mm 11 day(s) 82% 33% 29°C UV 7 8.3 h/day
Best activities in December
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:06 17:52
Hourly weather

Average weather in Yala National Park in December 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Yala 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 Yala National Park in December

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

Temperatures and rain in Yala 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

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Yala National Park in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Yala National Park in December

Check the seasonal normals in Yala 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 27.6°C 27.6°C
Maximum temperature 29.4°C 29.0°C 29.3°C
Minimum temperature 26.6°C 26.2°C 26.0°C
Record maximum temperature 33.0°C
(2021)
32.0°C
(2016)
31.0°C
(2009)
Record low temperature 22.0°C
(2020)
24.0°C
(2011)
23.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 15 day(s)
(50%)
10 day(s)
(32%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
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%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 28.7°C 28.0°C 27.5°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 27.7°C 26.9°C 26.4°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 30.0°C 29.1°C 28.7°C
Wind
Wind speed 17 km/h 18 km/h 19 km/h
Wind temperature 26.7°C 26.3°C 26.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 359.0 mm 226.0 mm 122.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 26 day(s)
(87%)
22 day(s)
(71%)
14 day(s)
(45%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 19 day(s)
(62%)
11 day(s)
(36%)
6 day(s)
(21%)
Record precipitation in one day 143.6 mm
(2017)
126.6 mm
(2019)
54.9 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 82% 82% 79%
Visibility 9.0 km 9.4 km 9.6 km
Cloud cover 39% 33% 23%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 10h 8h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h54 06h06 06h20
Sunset time 17h44 17h52 18h08
Day length 11h50 11h46 11h48
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 Yala National Park in December?

Best activities in December
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Possible activities in December
Beach and swimmingBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

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

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
26°C28°C3.8 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C0.0 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C0.2 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.6 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C0.6 mm
6
Light rain shower
26°C28°C2.0 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C2.8 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C0.3 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
25°C27°C2.4 mm
10
Light rain shower
25°C28°C4.6 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.6 mm
12
Light rain shower
26°C29°C3.3 mm
13
Light rain shower
25°C29°C2.1 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C0.3 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.3 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C1.7 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C1.2 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.2 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.4 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.7 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.8 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.1 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.2 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.0 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C0.0 mm
26
Partly Cloudy
26°C29°C0.0 mm
27
Light rain shower
26°C28°C1.3 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.9 mm
29
Light rain shower
26°C29°C0.6 mm
30
Light rain shower
26°C28°C4.1 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C5.5 mm
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Frequently asked questions

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

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 26°C at night, with about 226 mm of precipitation spread over 11 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 28°C on average in December, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 8.3 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 Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 81/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Yala 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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