Butawatta weather in December (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

How does the weather in Butawatta usually fare in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During December, Butawatta usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 26°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 19°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

Precipitation

Butawatta in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 224 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 143 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Butawatta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 224 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (10 KM, 6 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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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