Nuwara Eliya weather in December (Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka)

Planning a trip to Nuwara Eliya in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Nuwara Eliya in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 229 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 143 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm March typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nuwara Eliya climate page with graphs.

 

Nuwara Eliya, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 229 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 143 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in December

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Nuwara Eliya in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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