Galle weather in December (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

What does the weather outlook for Galle look like in December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Galle usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 29°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 25°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Galle in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Galle, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 168 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 220 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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