Gelioya weather in December (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

How is the weather in Gelioya in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Gelioya generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Gelioya in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 238 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 143 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Gelioya, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 238 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (18 KM, 11 Miles).

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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 Gelioya in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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