Hikkaduwa weather in December (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

What does the weather outlook for Hikkaduwa look like in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Hikkaduwa typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 29°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 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

Hikkaduwa in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. This month experiences about 10 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 220 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hikkaduwa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 171 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (15 KM, 9 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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