Akurala weather in December (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

What does the weather outlook for Akurala look like in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Akurala includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 25°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Akurala in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 220 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Akurala, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 174 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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