Hatton weather in December (Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka)

Planning a trip to Hatton in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Hatton generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 26°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Hatton in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 394 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 218 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hatton. January, February, March, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hatton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 394 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in December

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka in December and which places have the best weather 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 Hatton 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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