Ella weather in December (Badulla District, Sri Lanka)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Ella during December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Ella typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 27°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 19°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Precipitation

Ella in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 225 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

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

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ella, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 225 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (45 KM, 28 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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