Giritale weather in December (Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka)

Is Giritale a good destination in December, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in Giritale typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 30°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 23°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's mildest temperatures. However, it's still unmistakably warm.

Precipitation

Giritale in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 206 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 171 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Giritale. February typically offers the best circumstances. While April, May, September, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Giritale, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 206 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (74 KM, 46 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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