Weather in December in Sri Lanka
Considering a trip to Sri Lanka this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Sri Lanka in December?
December in Sri Lanka generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Ramboda at 25°C and very warm in Gampaha at 31°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Gampaha and 18°C in Ramboda. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Kandy.To explore the conditions in Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chilaw with an average of 138 mm to heavy rainfall in Adams Peak with 497 mm.Average sunshine
Kandy enjoys a balanced 143 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Sri Lanka climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Sri Lanka?
Kandy
In December Kandy generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hikkaduwa
In December Hikkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Negombo
In December Negombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mirissa
In December Mirissa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Nuwara Eliya
In December Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sri Lanka.
Is December the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Sri Lanka with often unpleasant weather in Kandy.
Generally speaking, February provides perfect weather in Kandy. On the other hand, the weather in April, October and November tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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