Elkaduwa weather in December (Matale District, Sri Lanka)

Curious about the December weather in Elkaduwa? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Elkaduwa typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Elkaduwa in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 229 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 143 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elkaduwa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 229 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (29 KM, 18 Miles).

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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 Elkaduwa in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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