When to go · Kataragama
Kataragama in December
Good month. Outside the best window (January–April, September–November). Across Sri Lanka: South-west coast dry again; Adam's Peak season opens; book Christmas early.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- High
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (January–April, September–November). Across Sri Lanka: South-west coast dry again; Adam's Peak season opens; book Christmas early.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JanuaryGreatInside Kataragama's best window: January–April, September–November.
- FebruaryGreatInside Kataragama's best window: January–April, September–November.
- MarchGreatInside Kataragama's best window: January–April, September–November.
- AprilGreatInside Kataragama's best window: January–April, September–November.
Weather in December
- KataragamaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 9 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Christmas and New Year big impact
25 Dec – early Jan · Sri Lanka
South-coast beach hotels at peak prices.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- High
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- High
Sri Lanka overall: South-west coast dry again; Adam's Peak season opens; book Christmas early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kataragama, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Dec: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 9
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Dec: High
Jan: High
Prices
Dec: High
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 1
Jan: 1
December: Outside the best window (January–April, September–November). Across Sri Lanka: South-west coast dry again; Adam's Peak season opens; book Christmas early.
January: Inside Kataragama's best window: January–April, September–November.
Kataragama: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen