Kalutara weather in December (Kalutara District, Sri Lanka)

How does the weather in Kalutara usually fare in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in Kalutara typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 30°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 24°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Kalutara in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 195 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 217 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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

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

 

Kalutara, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 195 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in December

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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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