Etulkotte weather in December (Sri Lanka)

Is December a good time to explore Etulkotte weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Etulkotte tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 31°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Etulkotte in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 217 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Etulkotte climate page with graphs.

 

Etulkotte, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (3 KM, 2 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

Interested in more climate information?

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