Bandaragama weather in December (Sri Lanka)

Is December a good time to explore Bandaragama weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Bandaragama includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 31°C, cooling down at night to around 24°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Bandaragama in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 214 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 217 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bandaragama. January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bandaragama, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 214 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (24 KM, 15 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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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. 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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