Gampola weather in December (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

Wondering what the weather is like in Gampola during December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

December in Gampola generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 27°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 20°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Precipitation

Gampola in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 270 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 143 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gampola. January, February, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gampola, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 270 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (21 KM, 13 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.

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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