Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Sri Lanka this December.
Sri Lanka, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 25°C (77°F) in Ramboda to 31°C (88°F) in Gampaha. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Gampaha and 18°C (64°F) in Ramboda. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.
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Expect daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Kandy. That makes December a high month for Sri Lanka.
Nighttime temperatures in Kandy typically drop to around 20°C (68°F) in December.
Based on our systematic data collection, Gampaha has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 31°C (88°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 23°C (73°F).
According to our data, Ramboda holds the title for the coldest city in Sri Lanka in December. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 25°C (77°F) and drops to lows of about 18°C (64°F) during the night.
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 143 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kandy. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
The water temperature averages approximately 27°C (81°F) in Colombo this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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