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Athurugiriya weather in December (Colombo District, Sri Lanka)

How does the December weather in Athurugiriya compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Athurugiriya tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 31°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 23°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Athurugiriya in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 200 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 217 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Athurugiriya. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Athurugiriya, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 200 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 217 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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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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. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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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