Gandarawatta weather in December (Matara District, Sri Lanka)

Can you expect sunny skies in Gandarawatta in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Gandarawatta usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 30°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 25°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Gandarawatta in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 184 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 220 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gandarawatta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 184 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in December

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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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