Balapitiya weather in December (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

How is December weather typically in Balapitiya? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Balapitiya typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 25°C. Keep in mind that temperatures can exceed these averages. Dress for the heat and stay hydrated, especially during peak sun hours.

Precipitation

Balapitiya in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 220 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Balapitiya, 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 (31 KM, 19 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.

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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