Bentota weather in December (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

What does the weather outlook for Bentota look like in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Bentota typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 29°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 25°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Bentota in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 220 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bentota, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 182 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (47 KM, 29 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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