Haputale weather in December (Badulla District, Sri Lanka)

What can you expect from the weather in Haputale during December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Haputale generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

Haputale in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 221 mm for the month. Typically around 13 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 your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with 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 Haputale climate page with graphs.

 

Haputale, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 221 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in December

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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 Haputale 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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