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Anuradhapura weather in December (Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka)

What kind of weather does December bring to Anuradhapura? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Anuradhapura includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 30°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 23°C. Despite being the month with the lowest temperatures, it remains comfortably warm throughout.

Precipitation

Anuradhapura in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While April and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Anuradhapura, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 161 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in December

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

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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.

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

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